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

De Lamar Mansion

233 Madison Avenue

— Designated Landmark, New York City —

De Lamar Mansion Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 12, 2022

1. De Lamar Mansion Marker

Inscription. This impressive Murray Hill mansion was built for Joseph Raphael de Lamar in 1902-05. Born in Amsterdam, de Lamar immigrated to the United States in the late 1870s, where he made a considerable fortune in mining and other businesses. Designed in the Beaux Arts style by the noted residential architect C.P.H. Gilbert, the mansion has a banded granite facade that rises to a steeply-pitched mansard roof. Of particular note is the handsome recessed entrance, with double oak doors surmounted by white marble putti. Following de Lamar's death in 1918, it became the National Democratic Club, which owned the building until 1973, when it was purchased by the Republic of Poland. The building was designated a New York City Landmark in 1975.

Erected 2019 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 40° 44.979′ N, 73° 58.878′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Murray Hill. Marker is on East 37th Street just west of Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 233 Madison 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. Jan Karski (a few steps from this marker); Pierpont Morgan Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Union League Club (about 300 feet away); Mary Lindley Murray (about 400 feet away); The Church of the Incarnation (about 500 feet away); 67 Park Avenue (about 600 feet away); Inclenberg (about 700 feet away); 23 Park Avenue (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 12, 2022

2. De Lamar Mansion Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.