Lenox Hill in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Eleanor Roosevelt
1884 - 1962
The first lady of The United States (1933 - 1945), as a political activist known for her unwavering support for human rights, lived here from 1959 to 1962. As a delegate to The United Nations (1946 - 1952), she chaired the commission that drafted The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Peace • Women. In addition, it is included in the Eleanor Roosevelt, and the New York, New York City Historic Landmarks Preservation Center Cultural Medallions series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 40° 46.369′ N, 73° 57.792′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Lenox Hill. Marker is on East 74 Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 East 74 Street, New York NY 10021, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Landmarks of New York (approx. 0.2 miles away); Upper East Side Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kerbs Memorial Boathouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Vliet Lindsay (approx. 0.2 miles away); Loeb Memorial Fountain (approx. ¼ mile away); John Steinbeck (approx. ¼ mile away); Institute of Fine Arts (approx. ¼ mile away); Cultural Services of The French Embassy (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . . Eleanor Roosevelt. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 8, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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