Lenox Hill in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Richard Morris Hunt
To Richard Morris Hunt
October 31, 1828
July 31, 1895
In recognition of his services to the cause of art in America this memorial was erected 1898 by the Art Societies of New York
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical date for this entry is July 31, 1895.
Location. 40° 46.294′ N, 73° 58.069′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Lenox Hill. Marker is on Fifth Avenue near East 70th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Pilgrim (about 600 feet away); Mary Harriman Rumsey Playground (about 600 feet away); Welcome to the Dene Slope (about 800 feet away); Seventh Regiment New York (approx. 0.2 miles away); Knights of Pythias Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); 307th Infantry AEF (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Memory of Elkan Naumburg (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . .
1. Richard Morris Hunt. (Submitted on April 27, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Richard Morris Hunt Memorial -- 5th Avenue at 71st Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 27, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.