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NYC – UES: Junior League of the City of New York
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The Vincent and Helen Astor House, now the Junior League of the City of New York, at 130 East 80th Street was designed by Mott B. Schmidt in 1927-28. This 5-story limestone town house is closedly modeled after Robert Adam’s Neo-Classical Society of Arts Buildings at the Adelphi in London.
Constructed of ashlar masonry of Roche limestone imported from France, the facade has a flat, low relief quality. Under the central understated windows, the dobule doors have an Ionic portico that frames the main entrance. Above the portico are four Ionic plasters, which rise through the second and third floors.
The residence was built for millionaire real-estate owner and social reformer Vincent Astor, head of the American Branch of the Astor Family, whose father Colonel John Jacob Astor died in the sinking of the Titantic.. Astor’s fortune was used to establish the Vincent Astor Fund, which has benefited major social welfare projects in New York City and assisted such institutions as the New York Public Library and the Bronx Zoo.
In 1943 the house was sold to Mrs. Bertha Rainey Plum, and in late 1947 it was acquired by the Junior League of New York City, which took possession in 1949. The New York Junior League (NYJL) was founded in 1901 in New York CIty by Mary Harriman, daughter of the wealthy railroad executive Edward H. Harriman. An organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers it is one of the largest volunteer service organizations in New York City, with approximately 2,800 volunteers who contribute more than 250,000 hours of service annually.
Eleanor Roosevelt first entered public life when she became involved in settlement work in New York City with the Junior League.
The Vincent and Helen Astor House, now the Junior League of the City of New York, was designated a landmark by the New York City Landmarks Commission in 1967.
East 80th Street Houses National Historic Register #80002686 (1980)
NYC – UES: Junior League of the City of New York
Image by wallyg
The Vincent and Helen Astor House, now the Junior League of the City of New York, at 130 East 80th Street was designed by Mott B. Schmidt in 1927-28. This 5-story limestone town house is closedly modeled after Robert Adam’s Neo-Classical Society of Arts Buildings at the Adelphi in London.
Constructed of ashlar masonry of Roche limestone imported from France, the facade has a flat, low relief quality. Under the central understated windows, the dobule doors have an Ionic portico that frames the main entrance. Above the portico are four Ionic plasters, which rise through the second and third floors.
The residence was built for millionaire real-estate owner and social reformer Vincent Astor, head of the American Branch of the Astor Family, whose father Colonel John Jacob Astor died in the sinking of the Titantic.. Astor’s fortune was used to establish the Vincent Astor Fund, which has benefited major social welfare projects in New York City and assisted such institutions as the New York Public Library and the Bronx Zoo.
In 1943 the house was sold to Mrs. Bertha Rainey Plum, and in late 1947 it was acquired by the Junior League of New York City, which took possession in 1949. The New York Junior League (NYJL) was founded in 1901 in New York CIty by Mary Harriman, daughter of the wealthy railroad executive Edward H. Harriman. An organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers it is one of the largest volunteer service organizations in New York City, with approximately 2,800 volunteers who contribute more than 250,000 hours of service annually.
Eleanor Roosevelt first entered public life when she became involved in settlement work in New York City with the Junior League.
The Vincent and Helen Astor House, now the Junior League of the City of New York, was designated a landmark by the New York City Landmarks Commission in 1967.
East 80th Street Houses National Historic Register #80002686 (1980)
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