The Downtown Athletic Club - New York, NY
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N 40° 42.374 W 074° 00.920
18T E 583178 N 4506613
A state marker in downtown Manhattan.
Waymark Code: WMYMFP
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 06/29/2018
Views: 2
The plaque says, "The former Downtown Athletic Club, built between 1929 and 1930, is one of Manhattan’s most distinctive art deco skyscrapers. Designed by Starret & Van Vleck, the building is a rare example of a vertical clubhouse. The irregular massing of the design reflects the shape and configuration of the original athletic facilities, which included a swimming pool, tennis courts, and miniature golf. Since 1935, the club has sponsored the Heisman Memorial Trophy, awarded to the nation’s outstanding college football player. The club closed in 2002 and the building was converted to the Downtown Club Condominium in 2005."
Marker Name: The Downtown Athletic Club
Marker Type: City
Agency: New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation
Dedication Date: 2005
City/Town/Village Name: New York
County: New York
Region: New York City (Region 11)
Website: [Web Link]
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