Midtown East
Midtown can be divided into East and West at 6th Avenue (The Avenue of Americas), sometimes at 5th Avenue, and Midtown East expands to East River. The area includes most of the Midtown's famous sightseeing spots especially along 5th Avenue.
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11. Framciscan Missionary of Mary
12. St. Agnes Church
13. Episcopal Church Center
14. St. Peters Lutheran Church
15. Holy Family Church
16. Unification Church
17. Church of the Incarnation Episcopal
18. Madison Avenue Baptist Church
19. American Evang Church
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460 Madison Ave. bet 50th and 51st Street. The Gothic styled Roman Cathoric Church built in 1850's is standing on the 5th Avenue and offering an European calm expression. Many people will try to capture this beautiful church into the frame of their camera but the size makes it difficult.
725 5th Ave. bet 56th and 57th Street. The gorgeous multi purpose building which has shipping mall, luxurious apartment. The atrium is inside of the golden entrance and @waterfall is running on the marble wall. You can enjoy this gorgeous atmosphere.
Address : 725 5th Ave (bet 56-57th Sts) URL : http://www.trumpintl.com/ Subway : E/F Line 5th Ave - 53rd St
47th Street bet 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue. Between this block, jewelers got together annd huge trading will be done in the upper stairs of those jewel shops. A lot of Jude people will walk around and will give us a kind of strange atmosphere.
Address : 46th Street bet 5th and 6th Aves Subway : B/D/F/Q Line 47-50 St Rockfeller Center
E 42nd Street at Park Avenue. The station had been a long distance train terminal for a long time and currently been also as commuter terminal. The station was build around 1860's and rebuilt in ealy 1900's. The reason why this will be the spot for sightseeing is because of its beautiful and traditional style of building. The building was designated as a historical building in 1978 and will be kept.
405 Lexington Avenue at 42nd Street. The 320 meters height building built as the headquarter of Chrysler is an another symbolic building with Empire State Building in Manhattan. Especially, the design of the building, art deco styled building will offer you a classical and authentic styled atmosphere.
Address : 405 Lexington Ave Subway : S/4/5/6/7 Line 42nd St - Grand Central Terminal
Located on the banks of the scenic East River, this international zone is the only section of land in Manhattan that is not part of the United States. The 181 flags in front represent each of the member countries' commitment to working together for peaceful means of conflict resolution. Guided tours operate daily; English tours leave about every 15 minutes, from 9:15am to 4:45pm. Admission is $7.50 for adults, $6.00 for seniors, $5.00 for students, and $4.00 for kids ages 5-14. Children under 5 years old are not permitted on tour. For tours in other languages, call (212) 963-7539 on the morning you want to visit to find out the schedule, or reserve a foriegn language tour with a large group. Reservations are required for groups of 15 or more. First Ave at 46th Street.
Address : 1st Ave (bet 42 and 46th Sts) URL : http://www.un.org/ Subway : S/4/5/6/7 Line 42nd St - Grand Central Terminal
5th Avenue at 34th Street. This is among the most striking buildings in the city, the nation, even the world. The observation deck on the 86th floor is open to the general public, offering an amazing view of the city. On the second floor, you'll find the New York Skyride, a simulated helicopter ride over Manhattan.
This, NYC's original skyline symbol, the Empire State Building, is a limestone classic built in just 410 days during the depths of the Depression. It stands 102 storeys and almost 449m (1472ft) tall and the famous antenna was originally to be a mooring mast for zeppelins, but the Hindenberg disaster put a stop to that plan.
One airship accidentally met up with the building: a B25 crashing into the 79th floor on a foggy day in July 1945, killing 14 people. Taking the ear-popping lift to the 86th or 102nd floor observation desks can entail a bit of waiting around, but it's worth it when you get there.
Address : 350 5th Ave (bet 33rd and 34th Sts) URL : http://www.esbnyc.com/ Subway : B/D/F/V/N/Q/R/W Line 34 St - Herald Sq
5th Avenue at 40th and 42nd Streets. Libraries are the memory of humankind, irreplaceable repositories of documents of human thought and action. The New York Public Library is such a memory bank par excellence, one of the great knowledge institutions of the world, its myriad collections ranking with those of the British Library, the Library of Congress, and the Bibliothoue nationale de France. Virtually all of the Library's many collections and services are freely available to all comers. In fact, the Library has but one criterion for admission: curiosity.
Address : 450 5th Ave URL : http://www.nypl.org/ Subway : 7 Line 5th Ave. Station
It's rare that a research library packs as much practical punch as this one. Since this $100 million facility opened its vault-like steel doors in 1996, the NYPL branch has introduced thousands of patrons to a treasury of comprehensive print and electronic resources. A sweeping wall of quotes referencing the library's area of focus, a two-story atrium and a wall of televisions broadcasting news and financial channels liven up the bi-level space filled with hundreds of computer workstations and manual-laden shelves. [Quoted from Citysearch.com]
The Morgan Library and Museum, occupying a newly enlarged, midtown Manhattan campus designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano, houses one of the world's greatest collections of artistic, literary, musical, and historical works. Included in its holdings are original scores of Mozart and Beethoven, drawings by Rembrandt and Rubens, medieval and Renaissance works, three Gutenberg Bibles, literary manuscripts of Dickens and Twain, and five-thousand-year-old Near Eastern carvings. [quoted from the official site]
The Donnell Library Center offers hundreds of free programs and many exhibits each year, which are attended by thousands of people. For adults, these include concerts, author readings, films, plays, lectures, musicals, and operas. The series Meet the Makers features many notable film and video makers presenting and discussing their works. Special exhibits highlight photography, artwork, crafts, and new books. The newly refurnished auditorium seats 263 people and includes wheelchair seating. The Central Children's Room and Teen Central present programs and exhibits for children and teenagers throughout the year. These include films, puppet shows, story hours, and talks by popular authors. [Quoted from the official site]
FAO Schwarz is the world famous department store of toys which has over 130 branches in the United States, which has a good reason to be world famous. They have a renowned collection of toys, ranging from commercial to highly specialized and hand-crafted. During the holiday season they have one of the most impressive window displays around. If you are in New York in late December, it's definitely worth a visit.
Tiffany is a world famous store that continues to sell high quality, and very expensive items such as jewelry, crystal, and china. Even if you can't afford to make a purchase, Tiffany's is always a great place to visit and go browsing! It is also in the heart of the shopping and tourist district in Manhattan so you be able to visit many interesting shops before and after you check out Tiffany's.
Address : 727 Fifth Ave at 57th St URL : http://www.tiffany.com/ Subway : N/R/W Line 5th Ave - 59th St, E/V Line 5th Ave - 53rd St
The building of Sony Plaza is the one of the New York's skyscraper which has 197.5 meters height. It provides the multimedia communication spaces by SONY corporation ; Sony Wonder Technology Lab provides the tours of a new museum that showcases Sony's technology, the Sony Store is of Sony's latest electronic toys, from the latest in personal audio technology to high definition TVs.
A real-life FDNY firefighter leads visitors to the firehouse, an exhibit that encourages visitors to explore a fire truck and equipment and features a display of photos depicting a day-in-the-life of a firefighter. Visitors can practice a fire drill, even exiting through a smoke-filled hallway.
After the escape, participants meet at the empowerment zone, where they can pick up informative materials on eliminating fire hazards and creating an escape plan for their home.
Address : 34 West 51st St Bet 5th & 6th Aves URL : http://www.fdnyfirezone.org/ Subway : B/D/F/V Line 47-50 Sts - Rockefeller Center
St. Bartholomew's Church, standing on Park Avenue and 50th Street, was built in 1918. This large and beautiful Episcopal church is distinguished by its Byzantine architecture. The building was designed by Bertram Goodhue and contains a portal (moved from an earlier building) by Stanford White. Because it sits on some of the city's most valuable real estate, St. Bartholomew's struggled against developers for years, and finally became a test case for New York City's landmark preservation law. Today, it is home to a thriving congregation and sponsors many community outreach programs.
Address : 109 East 50th St at Park Ave URL : http://www.stbarts.org/ Subway : 6 Line 51st St, E/V Line Lexington Ave - 53rd St
St. Thomas Church was founded in 1823, and the impressive cathedral was built in the French Gothic style right in the heart of what is now Midtown-the contrast between the architecture of this beautiful building and the skyscrapers surrounding it is breathtaking. The church offers regular Episcopal services, but the highlight of any visit is the renowned St. Thomas Choir. Call or visit the Web Site for services and times. A guided tour is held every Sunday following the 11am services.
Radio City Music Hall is an entertainment venue located in Rockefeller Center. It is known as the Showplace of the Nation, the Music Hall opened to the public on December 27, 1932, and now is home to The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, a New York Christmas tradition since 1933, and to the women's precision dance team known as The Rockettes. The Great Stage, measuring 66.5 feet (20 m) deep and 144 feet (44 m) wide, resembles a setting sun. Its system of elevators was so advanced that the U.S. Navy incorporated identical hydraulics in constructing World War II aircraft carriers. According to Radio City lore, during the war government agents guarded the basement to assure the Navy's technological advantage.
Address : 1260 Ave of the Americas, bet 50th and 51st sts URL : http://www.radiocity.com/ Subway : B/D/F/V Line 47-50 St - Rockefeller Center
Bryant park, an 8 acre large green oasis at the intersection of 42nd Street and Sixth Avenue is one of the most pleasant parks in Manhattan. Even though the park is bordered by heavily trafficked streets, it is a very relaxing park. It has a simple but effective design, with a large, central lawn surrounded by trees.
From the park you have a great view on some great architectural landmarks, including the former American Radiator Building. Similar to some Parisian parks like the Jardin du Luxembourg, you can take one of the 2,000 available chairs and sit wherever you prefer.
Location : 42nd Street, bet 5th and 6th Aves URL : http://www.bryantpark.org/ Subway : F/V/B/D Line 42nd St - Bryant Park, 7 Line 5th Ave
MOMA stands for "Museum Of MOdern Arts" which is only featuring the modern art. Its collection has grown to include more than 100,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs, architectural models and drawings, and design objects. MoMA also owns some 14,000 films and four million film stills, as well as 140,000 books, artist books, and periodicals, all part of the Museum's library.
Address: 11 West 53rd St, bet 5th & 6th Aves URL : http://www.moma.org/ Subway: E/V Line 5th Ave - 53rd St Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5 53rd St Admission:$10.00
Chartered as the Museum of Early American Folk Arts when it was founded in 1961, the Museum originally focused on the vernacular arts of 18th and 19th century America, especially of the northeast. The institution adopted a more inclusive name "Museum of American Folk Art" in 1966. Over the years, it established a national and international reputation as a leading cultural institution dedicated to the collection, exhibition, and study of traditional and contemporary American folk art. As the American Folk Art Museum, it will present exhibitions and programs that embrace an even wider range of folk art, both traditional and contemporary, from the U.S. and abroad.
Addrees : 45 W 53rd St URL : http://www.folkartmuseum.org/ Subway : E/V line 53rd St Admission : $9.00 Hours : 10:30-5:30pm
The Paley Center for Media (a.k.a. The Museum of Television and Radio) is dedicated to audio-visual artifacts with a collection of over 50,000 TV and radio shows. Pick your selection from the library and watch it at one of the many video consoles.
Address: 25 W 52 St URL : http://www.mtr.org/ Subway: B/D/F/V line 47-50th Rockefeller Centert Admission:free
It is the called "Whitney Museum of American Art at Altria" (WMAA) and located on the opposite side of the Grand Central Station at 42nd Street. The admission for the gallery and the sculpture court is free.
The Metlife Building, a.k.a. Pan Am Building was the largest commercial office building in the world when it opened on March 7, 1963. It is an important part of the Manhattan skyline and one of the fifty tallest buildings in the USA. It was designed by Emery Roth & Sons with the assistance of Walter Gropius and Pietro Belluschi, the Pan Am Building is an example of a Brutalist or International style skyscraper. It is purely commercial in design with large floors, simple massing, and an absence of luxurious detailing inside or out. Although disliked by architecture critics and many New Yorkers, it has been popular with tenants, not least because of its location next to Grand Central Terminal.
Address : 200 Park Ave Subway : 4/5/6/7/S Line 42nd St-Grand Central
One Beacon Court (also called the Bloomberg Tower), is a skyscraper on the East Side of Midtown Manhattan. It houses the headquarter of Bloomberg L.P. It is located at 731 Lexington Avenue (between East 58th and 59th streets). The mid-block public space at the base of the building is called Beacon Court. The building stands at 54 stories tall, reaching 806 feet (246 meters). Construction started in 2001 and was completed in 2005.
Address : 731 Lexington Ave Subway : N/R/W/4/5/6 Line Lexington Ave-59th St
According to the AIA Guide to New York City, this gorgeous 1952 skyscraper built for the Lever Brothers soap company is "where the glass curtain wall began." Gordon Bunshaft, of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, designed a sheer, slim glass box that rests on the end of a one-story-thick shelf balanced on square chrome columns. The whole building seems to float above the street. Because the tower occupies only half the air space above the lower floors, its side wall reflects a shimmering image of its neighbors.
Address : 390 Park Ave., between E. 53rd and E. 54th Sts Subway : 6 Line 51st St-Lexington Ave, E/V Line Lexington Ave-53rd St
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969), a leading interpreter of International Style architecture, built this simple, boxlike bronze-and-glass tower in 1958. The austere facade belies its wit: I-beams, used to hold buildings up, are here attached to the surface, representing the idea of support. The Seagram's innovative ground-level plaza, extending out to the sidewalk, has since become a common element in urban skyscraper design. A 52nd Street entrance leads to one of New York's most venerated restaurants, the Four Seasons Grill and Pool Room. Even if you're not dining, peek in to see the Philip Johnson-designed dining room, a modernist masterpiece. Above the Grill Room's bar hangs a frighteningly sharp sculpture installation. COST: Free. OPEN: Tours Tues. at 3.
Address : 375 Park Ave, bet E 52nd and E 53rd Sts Subway : 6 Line 51st St-Lexington Ave, E/V Line Lexington Ave-53rd St
Home to one of the largest philanthropic organizations in the world, the Ford Foundation Building, built by Kevin Roche, John Dinkeloo & Associates in 1967, is best known for its glass-wall, 12-story-high atrium, which doubles as a 1/3-acre public greenhouse. Workers whose offices line the interior walls enjoy a placid view of its trees, terraced garden, and still-water pool.
Address : 320 E 43rd St., between 1st and 2nd Aves Subway : 4/5/6/7/S Line 42nd St-Grand Central
New York's Central Synagogue, one of the nation's leading Reform congregations, traces its roots to 1839. Central today plays an important role in the civic and cultural life of New York, offering worship services, life-long education, and programs which help the greater community. The Sanctuary building, a National and New York City historic landmark, is the oldest Jewish house of worship in continuous use in the city, and a magnificent example of late 19th century American synagogue architecture. Following a devastating fire in August 1998, it has been restored to honor its historic character, while looking to the future. The people of Central are committed to applying the values of our heritage to the important issues of the day.
URL : http://www.centralsynagogue.org/ Address : 652 Lexington Ave Subway : 6 Line 51st St-Lexington Ave, E/V Line Lexington Ave-53rd St
Tudor City is an apartment complex located on the East Side of Manhattan in New York City. It is borded by E 40th Street to the South, First Avenue to the East, Second Avenue to the West and E 43rd Street to the North. The natural topography of the area is such that east-west streets slope downward from Second Avenue to First Avenue. As a result, Tudor City is at a different elevation at First Avenue and is accessible to vehicular traffic only via Second Avenue. A viaduct connects the two halves of Tudor City bisected by 42nd Street, with staircases providing pedestrian access between 42nd Street and the complex. A separate staircase known as the Sharansky Steps connects Tudor City with Ralph Bunche Park and First Avenue. The area was once home to tenements and slums and bordered a power plant and slaughterhouses along First Avenue on the East River.
Address : 1st Ave, bet 40th-43rd Sts Subway : 4/5/6/7/S Line 42nd St-Grand Central
The Citigroup Center is one of the largest skyscrapers in New York City, United States, located at 601 Lexington Avenue between 53rd Street and 54th Street in midtown Manhattan. The 59-floor, 915-foot (279 m) building is one of the most distinctive and imposing in New York's famous skyline, with a 45 angled top and a genuinely unique stilt-style base. It contains 1.3 million square feet (120,000 m2) of office space, and the 45-degree angle at the top of the building was originally intended to contain solar panels to provide energy (this idea was eventually dropped, however). It was designed by architect Hugh Stubbins Jr. for Citibank, and was completed in 1977. ---- The most striking features of this 1977 design by Hugh Stubbins & Associates are the angled top and the massive "stilts" that support the building. The immense solar-energy collector it was designed to carry was never installed, but the building's unique profile added whimsy to the New York City skyline. At the base of Citicorp Center is a cluster of restaurants and shops. St. Peter's Church (PHONE: 212/935-2200), whose tilted roof is tucked under the Citicorp shadow, is known for its Sunday afternoon jazz vesper service, at 5
Address : 601 Lexington Ave, bet E. 53rd and E. 54th Sts Subway : 6 Line 51st St-Lexington Ave, E/V Line Lexington Ave-53rd St
Sutton Place is the name given to an affluent street and surrounding enclave of the borough of Manhattan in New York City. It is located on the cusp of the Midtown and Upper East Side neighborhoods, along the East River. Sutton Place encompasses two public parks, one at 57th Street and another at 53rd Street. One Sutton Place South, with its triple-arch driveway, is a neo-Georgian style mansion that was designed by Rosario Candela. Other prominent residents of Sutton Place include architect I.M. Pei, former New York Governor Mario Cuomo, and actress Sigourney Weaver. Former residents of Sutton Place include Bill Blass, Bobby Short, Irene Hayes, Elsie de Wolfe, Marilyn Monroe and her then husband Arthur Miller. The official residence of the United Nations Secretary-General is a four-story townhouse in Sutton Place. The townhouse was built for Anne Morgan, daughter of financier J.P. Morgan, in 1921, and donated as a gift to the United Nations in 1972.
Address : 1st Ave, bet 51th-59th Sts Subway : N/R/W/4/5/6 Line Lexington Ave-59th St
Grand Army Plaza features the statue of General William Tecumseh Sherman astride his horse. Across the street is the Plaza Hotel, the scene of countless movies, from North by Northwest to Home Alone. The Grand Army Plaza was completed in 1916 and is named after the Grand Army of the Potomac that fought for the Union side during the Civil War. The statue of General Sherman is by the famous sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens. This was his last great work and fulfilled a long standing dream of his to pay tribute to the heroes of the Civil War. (centralpark.com)
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