Upper East Side in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William Bayard Cutting
Photographed by Larry Gertner, March 23, 2016
1. William Bayard Cutting plaque
To the memory of
William Bayard Cutting
One of the founders of the City & Suburban Homes Company
and a pioneer in promoting model homes
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work.
Location. 40° 46.218′ N, 73° 56.89′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Upper East Side. It is at the intersection of East 79th Street and East End Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East 79th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 542 E 79th St, 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: Octagon Tower (approx. Ό mile away); Carl Schurz Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Henderson Place Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Every Day Is Earth Day At Carl Schurz Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); 412 East 85th Street (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rev. Vincent Pisek D.D. (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Carl Schurz Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Trees of Carl Schurz Park (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Regarding William Bayard Cutting. City and Suburban was founded by members of some of New Yorks most prominent
this page online
Also see . . .
1. William Bayard Cutting. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on March 21, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. City and Suburban York Avenue Estate. Six to Celebrate Website entry (Submitted on March 21, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, March 23, 2016
2. Part of the City and Suburban Homes Company, York Avenue Estate model tenements
542 East 79th Street; the plaque is left of the entrance.
via Wikipedia, 1905
3. William Bayard Cutting
Ellen Emmet Rand (1875-1941) "William Bayard Cutting" ca. 1905.
This seated portrait depicts William Bayard Cutting holding a cane and hat, with a book placed next to him on the bench. painting (visual work) canvas (textile material) oil (paint) H: 55 in, W: 40 in
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 11, 2021
4. City and Suburban Model Tenements
Ephemeral New York website entry
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 369 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 21, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on May 11, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
