National Register of Historic Places

Audubon Terrace Historic District

New York, New York County, New York
Listed
May 29, 1980
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
80002667

About this property

Audubon Terrace is a group of eight early-20th century Beaux Arts and American Renaissance buildings in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Upper Manhattan in New York City, United States. The complex is bounded by Broadway to the east, 155th Street to the south, and 156th Street to the north. Home to several cultural institutions, the architecturally complementary buildings, which take up most of a city block, are arranged in two parallel rows facing each other across a common plaza. The complex is directly across 155th Street from Trinity Church Cemetery. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Audubon Terrace Historic District, a US historic district. Although the 157th Street station on the New York City Subway's 1 train is one block away, the complex's location considerably north of Midtown Manhattan has resulted in a perceived detriment to easy access for visitors. The complex was designated a New York City landmark in 1979, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1980. Audubon Terrace is also a contributing property to the Audubon Park Historic District, which is also listed on the NRHP.

Location

New York, New York County, New York
40.83346, -73.94664

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTEDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Hispanic Society of America Complex
Listed
0 mi
Chapel of the Intercession Complex and Trinity Cemetery
Industrial
0.1 mi
North Presbyterian Church
Industrial
0.2 mi
John James Audubon Houses
Industrial
0.3 mi
32nd Police Precinct Station House Complex
Industrial
0.3 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Harlem Heights
1776Revolutionary War
0.9 mi
Fort Lee Evacuation
1776Revolutionary War
1.2 mi
Fall of Fort Washington (1776)
1776Revolutionary War
1.3 mi
Battle of Fort Washington
1776Revolutionary War
1.4 mi
Fall of Fort Washington
1776Revolutionary War
1.5 mi

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When was Audubon Terrace Historic District listed on the National Register?

Audubon Terrace Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 29, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Audubon Terrace Historic District?

Audubon Terrace Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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