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Cooper Union

Cooper Union is a historic place in New York, New York County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000540.

New York, New York County, New YorkListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000540★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Cooper Union?

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, commonly known as Cooper Union, is a private college on Cooper Square in Manhattan, New York City. Peter Cooper founded the institution in 1859 after learning about the government-supported École Polytechnique in France.

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Listing details

Name
Cooper Union
City
New York
County
New York County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000540
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.72940, -73.99041
When was Cooper Union listed on the National Register?

Cooper Union was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Cooper Union located?

Cooper Union is located in New York, New York County, New York at approximately 40.72940, -73.99041. See the map above.

Is Cooper Union a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Cooper Union is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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