Hamilton Heights in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Shepard Hall

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 23, 2022

1. Shepard Hall Marker

Inscription. Edward Morse Shepard (1850-1911), member of the Class of 1869, was a lawyer with an active interest in civil service reform and forest conservation. As President of the Alumni Association (1898-1900) and a member, and later chairman of the Board of Trustees of The College, he worked steadily to make possible the acquisition of the St. Nicholas Heights property as a home for the College and to obtain the funds with which to erect the "Gothic Quadrangle.” This building was named for Shepard in 1955 and until the 1960's housed the administrative offices of the College, including the President's Office.

George B. Post, Architect

Erected by City College of New York.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.

Location. 40° 49.237′ N, 73° 56.921′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hamilton Heights. It is on Convent Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 160 Convent Avenue, New York NY 10031, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Hamilton Grange (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hamilton's Eden (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Hamilton's Eden (about 500 feet away); From Hamilton's Home to a National Memorial (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Hamilton Grange (about 600 feet away); Ethel Waters (about 600 feet away); Hamilton Heights Historic District (about 700 feet away); Dorothy Maynor (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Alexander Hamilton's House (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

More about this marker. The marker is located by the entrance

Shepard Hall Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 23, 2022

2. Shepard Hall Marker - wide view

to Shepard Hall on the grounds of the City College of New York.

Also see . . .
1. Edward Morse Shepard (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: "Edward Morse Shepard (July 23, 1850 in New York City – July 28, 1911 in Lake George, Warren County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician from New York."

(Submitted on May 25, 2022.)

2. Shepard Hall (Place Digger).

Excerpt: "Shepard Hall, named after Edward Morse Shepard (class of 1869), was designed by George Browne Post in a competition for the best design for CCNY's new campus. It is designed in Collegiate Gothic style which made it one of the first buildings in the U.S. of this particular architectural style. It sits on the original two by two block land area owned by the City College on their uptown campus. The groundbreaking ceremony took place in 1903. When the building was completed in 1907 a grand opening was held at which time Mark Twain was the principle speaker."

(Submitted on May 25, 2022.)

Shepard Hall and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 23, 2022

3. Shepard Hall and Marker

<i>Shepard Hall, City College of New York, New York City</i> image. Click for full size.

Fritz E. Bjorkman (courtesy of the New York Historical Society), circa 1900s

4. Shepard Hall, City College of New York, New York City

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 731 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 25, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4. submitted on May 25, 2022.