East Harlem in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Museum of the City of New York

Designated Landmark

— New York City —

Museum of the City of New York Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 2, 2021

1. Museum of the City of New York Marker

Inscription. Inspired by the Musée Carnavalet, which presents the history of Paris, the museum was founded in 1923. Its purpose is to create a love for, and interest in, all things particular to New York City. Joseph H. Freedlander was selected as the architect after winning a limited competition. Construction began in 1929, and the four-story late Georgian-style building opened to the public in 1932.

Erected 1989 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 40° 47.57′ N, 73° 57.118′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in East Harlem. It is at the intersection of East 104th Street and 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East 104th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1442 5th Ave, New York NY 10029, 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: 1654 Seal (here, next to this marker); c. 1626 Seal (a few steps from this marker); 1686 Seal (within shouting distance of this marker); 1784 Seal (within shouting distance of this marker); The Vanderbilt Gate

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The New York Academy of Medicine (within shouting distance of this marker); Maria Callas Birthplace (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marian Anderson (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Another marker is no longer nearby. J. Marion Sims, M.D., L.L.D. (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Additional keywords. MCNY

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 2, 2021

2. Museum of the City of New York Marker

The front of the Museum of the City of New York image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 2, 2021

3. The front of the Museum of the City of New York

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 283 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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