National Historic Landmark

United Charities Building Complex

New York, New York County, New York
Listed
March 28, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85000661

About this property

The United Charities Building, also known as United Charities Building Complex, is at 105 East 22nd Street or 287 Park Avenue South, in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, near the border of the Flatiron District. It was built in 1893 by John Stewart Kennedy, a wealthy banker, for the Charity Organization Society. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1991 for the role the Charity Organization Society played in promoting progressive social welfare policies, including the development of academic disciplines in that area.

Location

105 E. 22nd St,. 289 Park Ave. S. and 111-113 E. 22nd St.
New York, New York County, New York
40.73958, -73.98634

Categories

EDUCATIONSOCIAL HISTORYARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was United Charities Building Complex listed on the National Register?

United Charities Building Complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 28, 1985.

What type of historic resource is United Charities Building Complex?

United Charities Building Complex is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is United Charities Building Complex a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. United Charities Building Complex has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for United Charities Building Complex?

The period of significance for United Charities Building Complex is recorded as the industrial era.

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