Carnegie Hill in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Guggenheim Museum
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 27, 2022
1. Guggenheim Museum Marker
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, as part of "The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright", has been inscribed on the World Heritage List. Inscription on this List confirms that this property deserves protection for the benefit of all humanity because of its Outstanding Universal Value.
This property is one of eight that collectively demonstrate the qualities of what is known as "organic architecture" developed by Wright, which was a singular contribution to global architecture in spatial, formal, material and technological terms.
Erected 2019 by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2019.
Location. 40° 46.983′ N, 73° 57.543′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Carnegie Hill. Marker is on 5th Avenue near 88th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1071 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. Church of the Heavenly Rest (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memory of John Purroy Mitchel
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Regarding Guggenheim Museum. This is one of eight properties designed by Frank Lloyd Wright collectively named UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2019. They are: Unity Temple, Oak Park, Illinois; Frederick C. Robie House, Chicago, Illinois; Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin; Hollyhock House, Los Angeles, California; Fallingwater, Mill Run, Pennsylvania; the Herbert and Katherine Jacobs House, Madison, Wisconsin; Taliesin West, Scottsdale, Arizona; and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, New York.
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 27, 2022
2. Guggenheim Museum Marker
Located just inside the entrance.
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 27, 2022
3. Guggenheim Museum Marker
The marker can be viewed through the front door.
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 27, 2022
4. Guggenheim Museum
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 285 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 27, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
