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United Charities Building Complex

United Charities Building Complex is a historic place in New York, New York County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on March 28, 1985, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 85000661.

New York, New York County, New YorkListed March 28, 1985NRIS #85000661★ National Historic Landmark
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What is United Charities Building Complex?

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.

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Listing details

Name
United Charities Building Complex
City
New York
County
New York County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
March 28, 1985
NRIS reference number
85000661
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.73958, -73.98634
When was United Charities Building Complex listed on the National Register?

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

Where is United Charities Building Complex located?

United Charities Building Complex is located in New York, New York County, New York at approximately 40.73958, -73.98634. See the map above.

Is United Charities Building Complex a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. United Charities Building Complex is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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