Founder's Hall (Rockefeller University)

Founder's Hall, The Rockefeller University
Location: 66th Street and York Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York
Coordinates: 40°45′47″N 73°57′18″W / 40.76306°N 73.95500°W / 40.76306; -73.95500Coordinates: 40°45′47″N 73°57′18″W / 40.76306°N 73.95500°W / 40.76306; -73.95500
Built: 1906
NRHP Reference#: 74001269[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP: September 13, 1974[1]
Designated NHL: May 30, 1974[2]

Founder's Hall, formerly The Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research was the first building opened on the campus of Rockefeller University.[3] It was the first major philanthropic foundation created by John D. Rockefeller, Jr.. It is still used as a laboratory today.[2]

It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974.,,[2][3][4]

It is located at 66th Street and York Avenue, in Manhattan, New York City.

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2010-07-09. 
  2. ^ a b c "Founder's Hall". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. 2007-09-11. 
  3. ^ a b ["Founder's Hall - The Rockefeller University", December 11, 1973, by Carol Ann Poh PDF (375 KB) "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination"]. National Park Service. 1973-12-11. 
  4. ^ [Eli--Accompanying photos, exterior, from 1973. PDF (2.20 MB) "National Register of Historic Places Inventory"]. National Park Service. 1973-12-11. 


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