Upper East Side in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Institute of Fine Arts
Landmarks of New York
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 26, 2019
1. Institute of Fine Arts plaque
Modeled after the late eighteenth century Hotel Labottiere in Bordeaux, this mansion was designed by the firm of Horace Trumbauer for James B. Duke and completed in 1912. In 1958 it was presented by Mrs. James B. Duke and Miss Doris Duke to the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University.
Plaque presented 1959 by
The New York Community Trust
Erected 1959 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 1912.
Location. 40° 46.578′ N, 73° 57.835′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Upper East Side. Marker is at the intersection of East 78th Street and Fifth Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East 78th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 East 78th Street, New York NY 10075, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cultural Services of The French Embassy (a few steps from this marker); Le Petit Prince (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry F. Sinclair House (within shouting distance of this marker); Cedar Hill and Glade Arch (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Loeb Memorial Fountain
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Regarding Institute of Fine Arts. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . .
1. New York University Institute of Fine Arts. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 15, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. NYU - The Institute of Fine Arts. Institute website (Submitted on February 15, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. James Buchanan Duke. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on February 15, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
4. The Lost Henry H. Cook Mansion - 1 East 78th Street. Daytonian in Manhattan entry: What was there before the Duke mansion. (Submitted on May 10, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 17, 2015
2. Institute of Fine Arts
1 East 78th Street. The plaque is visible near the corner.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, February 16, 2021
3. Institute of Fine Arts plaque
Fifth Avenue side plaque
via Wikipedia, unknown
4. James Buchanan Duke
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on February 17, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on February 15, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
