Upper East Side in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Junior League of the City of New York
Heritage of New York
Photographed by Larry Gertner, October 26, 2019
1. The Junior League of the City of New York Marker
Designed by Mott B. Schmidt in the Neo-Classic style of Robert Adam, this building was originally the residence of Vincent Astor, son of Col. John Jacob Astor. Construction was begun in 1927 and completed the following year. The Junior League of the City of New York purchased the structure for its headquarters in 1947.
Erected 1968 by The New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 40° 46.548′ N, 73° 57.539′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Upper East Side. It is on East 80th Street east of Park Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 130 East 80th Street, New York NY 10075, 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, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The George and Martha Whitney House (a few steps from this marker); 133 East 80th Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Jerome Robbins (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ada Louise Huxtable (about 700 feet away); Pale Male (about 700 feet away); Upper East Side Historic District
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Also see . . .
1. The Vincent Astor House - No. 130 East 80th Street. Daytonian in Manhattan entry (Submitted on February 18, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Vincent Astor. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 18, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. New York Junior League. League Website (Submitted on February 18, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, October 26, 2019
2. The former Vincent Astor House
via Wikipedia, unknown
3. Vincent Astor
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 532 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
