Carnegie Hill in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Jewish Museum

Formerly the Felix Warburg Mansion

— Designated Landmark New York City —

The Jewish Museum Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. The Jewish Museum Marker

Inscription. By the early 1900's Fifth Avenue facing Central Park was lined with magnificent homes. This building is one of the few surviving residences from this period, and an exceptional example of a chateau in the French Gothic style. Designed by C.P.H. Gilbert, it was completed in 1908 for Felix and Frieda Schiff Warburg. Felix Warburg was a financier, art collector, and leader in the Jewish community. In 1947 his wife donated the mansion to the Jewish Theological Seminary of America as a permanent home for the Jewish Museum.

Erected 1989 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Education • Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 40° 47.119′ N, 73° 57.442′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Carnegie Hill. Marker is on East 92nd Street just east of 5th Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1110 5th Ave, New York NY 10128, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Otto and Addie Kahn Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); W.T. Stead (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memory of John Purroy Mitchel

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(about 600 feet away); Church of the Heavenly Rest (about 600 feet away); The Former Squadron “A” Armory (about 800 feet away); Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (approx. 0.2 miles away); Guggenheim Museum (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Ogden Codman Jr House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Additional keywords. Judaica

The Jewish Museum and Marker image. Click for full size.

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

2. The Jewish Museum and Marker

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 142 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.