Marker Logo HMdb.org THE HISTORICAL
MARKER DATABASE
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
East Harlem in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

The Vanderbilt Gate

 
 
The Vanderbilt Gate Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 10, 2016
1. The Vanderbilt Gate Marker
Inscription.
Gate and fence designed by George B. Post
in 1894 for the residence of
Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt
at 58th Street and 5th Avenue New York
Presented to the City of New York by their daughter
Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney
May 1959
Restored with the support of
The Arthur Ross Foundation
May 1996

 
Erected 1996 by The Arthur Ross Foundation.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
 
Location. 40° 47.608′ N, 73° 57.106′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in East Harlem. Marker is on Fifth Avenue near East 105th Street, on the right when traveling south. The gates are at the entrance to Central Park's Conservatory Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10029, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Maria Callas Birthplace (within shouting distance of this marker); Museum of the City of New York (within shouting distance of this marker); 1686 Seal (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1784 Seal (about 400 feet away); Before There Was a Park (about 500 feet away); The New York Academy of Medicine
Paid Advertisement
Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.
Click or scan to see
this page online
(about 500 feet away); Fort Clinton: On Top of Manhattan (about 700 feet away); McGown's Pass (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
 
Regarding The Vanderbilt Gate. The gates are mentioned in passing in the AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition.
 
The Vanderbilt Gate image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 10, 2016
2. The Vanderbilt Gate
at Fifth Avenue
The Vanderbilt Gate image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 10, 2016
3. The Vanderbilt Gate
from within the park
The Vanderbilt Mansion image. Click for full size.
from Untapped Cities
4. The Vanderbilt Mansion
The gates and fence are clearly visible.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 14, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

Share this page.  
Share on Tumblr
m=126309

CeraNet Cloud Computing sponsors the Historical Marker Database.
This website earns income from purchases you make after using our links to Amazon.com. We appreciate your support.
Paid Advertisement
Apr. 25, 2024