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

Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia

(George F. Baker Jr. House)

— 75 East 93rd Street —

Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 19, 2023

1. Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia Marker

Inscription.
New York City Designated Landmark
This Neo-Federal style complex, enclosing an interior courtyard, was designed by Delano & Aldrich. Begun in 1917-18 for Francis F. Palmer, it was enlarged and completed in 1928-29 by banker, George F. Baker Jr. Through the generosity of Serge Semenenko and Mrs. Edith Kane Baker, the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia became the owner in 1958. The church sanctuary is in the center wing with the seat of the Synod of Bishops in the east building.

Erected 1990 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.

Location. 40° 47.091′ N, 73° 57.25′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Carnegie Hill. Marker is at the intersection of East 93rd Street and Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East 93rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 75 E 93rd St, 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. The Former Squadron “A” Armory (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Al Hirschfeld (about 500 feet away); The Jewish Museum (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Seabury Commission

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Otto and Addie Kahn Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); W.T. Stead (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Ogden Codman Jr House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint Tikhon (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Regarding Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia. The building is listed in the AIA Guide to New York City, Fifth edition.

Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 19, 2023

2. Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.