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Founder's Hall, The Rockefeller University

Founder's Hall, The Rockefeller University is a historic place in New York, New York County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on September 13, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74001269.

New York, New York County, New YorkListed September 13, 1974NRIS #74001269★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Founder's Hall, The Rockefeller University?

Founder's Hall was the first building built on the campus of Rockefeller University at 66th Street and York Avenue, in Manhattan, New York City. Built between 1903 and 1906, it represents an instance of one of John D. Rockefeller's largest scale efforts at philanthropy, and housed the nation's first major biomedical research laboratory. Construction costs for Founder's Hall, which included an animal housing facility and a powerhouse, were $276,000. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974. The building is now mainly used for school offices.

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Listing details

Name
Founder's Hall, The Rockefeller University
City
New York
County
New York County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
September 13, 1974
NRIS reference number
74001269
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.76253, -73.95520
When was Founder's Hall, The Rockefeller University listed on the National Register?

Founder's Hall, The Rockefeller University was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 13, 1974.

Where is Founder's Hall, The Rockefeller University located?

Founder's Hall, The Rockefeller University is located in New York, New York County, New York at approximately 40.76253, -73.95520. See the map above.

Is Founder's Hall, The Rockefeller University a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Founder's Hall, The Rockefeller University is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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