Lenox Hill in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Spanish Institute
New York City Designated Landmark
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 6, 2016
1. Spanish Institute Marker
In designing this 1926 residence for Oliver D. Filley, son-in-law of Percy R. Pyne, the firm of McKim, Mead & White used the same neo-Federal style and careful attention to detail that was shown in the firms adjoining Percy Pyne House on the corner. The generous action of the Marquesa de Cuevas in acquiring this property in 1965 and presenting it to the Spanish Institute, saved the building and assured its integrity for posterity.
Erected 1972 by the New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 40° 46.133′ N, 73° 57.947′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Lenox Hill. It is on Park Avenue south of East 69th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 684 Park Ave, New York NY 10065, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Americas Society (a few steps from this marker); Seventh Regiment Armory (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lexington School for the Deaf (about 600 feet away); Andy Warhol (about 600 feet away); 45 East 66th Street (about 700 feet away); 130-134 East 67th Street (about 700 feet away); 131 East 66th Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Lotos Club (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Regarding Spanish Institute. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition". The Institute sold the building in 2016.
Also see . . .
1. Queen Sofνa Spanish Institute. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 14, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Margaret Rockefeller Strong de Larraνn, Marquesa de Cuevas. Wikipedia
Photographed by Craig Baker, June 8, 2022
2. Spanish Institute Marker - Wide View
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 15, 2015
3. Spanish Institute
684 Park Avenue, the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute, originally Oliver D. and Mary Pyne Fillet House (center). The Percy Pyne House is on the corner.
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4. Margaret Rockefeller Strong de Larraνn, Marquesa de Cuevas (center)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 272 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 14, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 2. submitted on June 8, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3, 4. submitted on February 14, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
