Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Delmonico's Building

Photographed By R. C., August 8, 2009

1. DelMonico's Building Marker

Inscription. This Renaissance Revival style building, designed by the architect James Brown Lord in 1891, is the only surviving structure associated with Delmonico's, the legendary dining establishment. Founded in 1827, it was one of the first restaurants in the United States to serve fine Continental fare and was a favorite gathering place for New York society and visiting dignitaries. The building's elaborate corner entrance has twin marble columns, reputedly brought from Pompeii by John Delmonico, that were salvaged from the restaurant's previous building on this site. The building was converted to residential use in 1996.

Erected 2004 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 40° 42.304′ N, 74° 0.609′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is at the intersection of Beaver Street and South William Street on Beaver Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 56 Beaver Street, New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Cotton Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); The Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden (within shouting distance of this

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marker); 13 South William Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 57 Stone Street (within shouting distance of this marker); India House / British Memorial Garden in Hanover Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stone Street Historic District (about 300 feet away); First Printing Press in the Colony of New York (about 400 feet away); 75 Broad Street (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Regarding Delmonico's Building. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".

Also see . . .
1. Delmonico's. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Delmonico's -- 56 Beaver Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on March 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By R. C.

2. Delmonico's Building Marker

Plaque is on the right side of the main entrance to the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,471 times since then and 71 times this year. Last updated on March 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.