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Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center is a historic place in New York, New York County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 23, 1987, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 87002591.

New York, New York County, New YorkListed December 23, 1987NRIS #87002591★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Rockefeller Center?

Rockefeller Center is a complex of 19 commercial buildings covering 22 acres (8.9 ha) between 48th Street and 51st Street in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. The 14 original Art Deco buildings, commissioned by the Rockefeller family, span the area between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue, split by a large sunken square and a private street called Rockefeller Plaza. Later additions include 75 Rockefeller Plaza across 51st Street at the north end of Rockefeller Plaza, and four International Style buildings on the west side of Sixth Avenue.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Rockefeller Center
City
New York
County
New York County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
December 23, 1987
NRIS reference number
87002591
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.75891, -73.97952
When was Rockefeller Center listed on the National Register?

Rockefeller Center was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 23, 1987.

Where is Rockefeller Center located?

Rockefeller Center is located in New York, New York County, New York at approximately 40.75891, -73.97952. See the map above.

Is Rockefeller Center a National Historic Landmark?

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

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