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

Hamilton Heights Historic District

New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 5, 2022

1. Hamilton Heights Historic District Marker

Inscription. This district was named after Alexander Hamilton, first United States Secretary of the Treasury whose country house (designed in 1801 by John McComb, Jr., architect of New York City Hall) stood near West 143rd Street. The area was built up between 1886 and 1906. The creation of the West Side Elevated Railroad at that time made the area easy to reach from Lower Manhattan. The row houses in the neighborhood reflect a variety of historical styles of architecture. The circular street pattern of Hamilton Terrace makes it a protected enclave reflecting turn-of-the century residential city planning.

Erected by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Landmarks • Notable Places • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1801.

Location. 40° 49.299′ N, 73° 56.804′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hamilton Heights. Marker is on West 141st Street just west of St. Nicholas Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 415 W 141st St, New York NY 10031, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hamilton Grange (a few steps from this marker); Hamilton's Eden (within shouting distance

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of this marker); From Hamilton's Home to a National Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hamilton's Eden (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hamilton Grange (within shouting distance of this marker); Shepard Hall (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dorrance Brooks Square (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Dorrance Brooks Square (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Hamilton Heights Historic District Marker [Reverse] image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 5, 2022

2. Hamilton Heights Historic District Marker [Reverse]

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 5, 2022

3. Hamilton Heights Historic District Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.