Midtown South in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
2 Park Avenue Building
Built 1926-1928
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 15, 2014
1. 2 Park Avenue Building Marker
Designed by Ely Jacques Kahn (1884-1971) of Buchanan & Kahn Architects, one of the foremost architects practicing in New York City in the 1920s and 1930s, 2 Park Avenue represents one of the most dramatic and beautiful examples of American Art Deco architecture. In recognition of its unique aesthetic and historic qualities, the 2 Park Avenue Building was designated as a Landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission on April 18, 2006.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical date for this entry is April 18, 2006.
Location. 40° 44.773′ N, 73° 58.938′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown South. Marker is on Park Avenue north of East 32nd Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Park Ave, New York NY 10016, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 71st Regiment Armory (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Grolier Club (about 300 feet away); Madison Belmont Building (about 500 feet away); Inclenberg (about 700 feet away); American Academy of Dramatic Arts (about 700 feet away); 23 Park Avenue (about 800 feet away); Charles Dana Gibson (about 800 feet away); Jessica Tandy / Hume Cronyn (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
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Also see . . . 2 Park Avenue. New Yorkitecture website entry (Submitted on July 12, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 25, 2020
2. 2 Park Avenue Building
Art Deco entrance
Marker is on the left wall.
Marker is on the left wall.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 25, 2017
3. 2 Park Avenue Building
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
