Madison Square, New York Photos

Madison Square is ringed by several of the most architecturally important structures in New York including the Flatiron Building, New York Life, and Metropolitan Life Insurance Buildings plus the Appellate Division Courthouse of New York State. There are also appealing streetscapes of apartment building. Madison Square is the site of statues commemorating President Chester A. Arthur, Admiral Farragut, and William Seward who purchased Alaska for the USA.

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Flatiron Building. New York, NY.Buildings along northeast corner of Madison Square Park. New York, NY.New York Life, Merchandise Mart Building , & Stanford Apartments Buildings on Madison Square Park reflect sunset. New York, NY.New York Life, Merchandise Mart Building, Stanford Apartments, Metropolitan Life North, & Metropolitan Life Insurance Buildings on Madison Square Park reflect sunset. New York, NY.
Flatiron (originally Fuller) Building (1901) (Fifth Ave. & Broadway). New York, NY. Style: Romanesque Revival. Architect: D.H. Burnham & Co.. On National Register. Buildings along northeast corner of Madison Square Park. New York, NY.New York Life, Merchandise Mart Building (1974) (42 floors), & Stanford Apartments Buildings on Madison Square Park reflect sunset. New York, NY.New York Life, Merchandise Mart Building, Stanford Apartments, Metropolitan Life North, & Metropolitan Life Insurance Buildings on Madison Square Park reflect sunset. New York, NY.
New York Life Building. New York, NY.Peak of New York Life Building on Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Gothic facade details of New York Life Building on Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Gothic crown of New York Life Building on Madison Square Park. New York, NY.
New York Life Building (1928) (51 Madison Ave. on Madison Square Park) (40 floors). New York, NY. Style: Gothic Revival. Architect: Cass Gilbert. On National Register.Peak of New York Life Building on Madison Square Park. New York, NY. Gothic facade details of New York Life Building on Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Gothic crown of New York Life Building on Madison Square Park. New York, NY.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York across Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Appellate Division Courthouse of New York State. New York, NY.Appellate Division Courthouse of New York State crowned with statues of historic lawmakers. New York, NY.Moses statue atop Appellate Division Courthouse of New York State. New York, NY.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York across Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Appellate Division Courthouse of New York State (1899) (27 Madison Ave.). New York, NY. Style: Beaux Art. Architect: James Lord Brown. On National Register. Appellate Division Courthouse of New York State crowned with statues of historic lawmakers. New York, NY.Moses statue atop Appellate Division Courthouse of New York State. New York, NY.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York seen through arch. New York, NY.Stanford Apartments with round balconies over Appellate Division of the Supreme Court. New York, NY.Merchandise Mart, Metropolitan Life North & Metropolitan Life buildings over Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Merchandise Mart & Metropolitan Life North buildings over Madison Square Park. New York, NY.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York seen through arch. New York, NY.Stanford Apartments with round balconies (1986) (East 25th St.) (42 floors) over Appellate Division of the Supreme Court. New York, NY. Architect: Liebman & Liebman Architects.Merchandise Mart, Metropolitan Life North & Metropolitan Life buildings over Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Merchandise Mart & Metropolitan Life North buildings over Madison Square Park. New York, NY.
Metropolitan Life North Building on Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Metropolitan Life North & Metropolitan Life Towers on Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Art Deco lamp on Metropolitan Life North building. New York, NY.Art Deco dome in Metropolitan Life North building on Madison Square Park. New York, NY.
Metropolitan Life North Building (1933) (25 Madison Ave.) (30 floors) on Madison Square Park. New York, NY. Style: Art Deco. Architect: D. Everett Waid, Helmle + Corbett & Harrison.Metropolitan Life North & Metropolitan Life Towers on Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Art Deco lamp on Metropolitan Life North building. New York, NY.Art Deco dome in Metropolitan Life North building on Madison Square Park. New York, NY.
Art Deco gate on Metropolitan Life North building. New York, NY.Art Deco revolving door on Metropolitan Life North building. New York, NY.Mosaic ceiling in restaurant in Metropolitan Life North building. New York, NY.Art Deco detail in Metropolitan Life North building. New York, NY.
Art Deco gate on Metropolitan Life North building. New York, NY.Art Deco revolving door on Metropolitan Life North building. New York, NY.Mosaic ceiling in restaurant in Metropolitan Life North building. New York, NY.Art Deco detail in Metropolitan Life North building. New York, NY.
Metropolitan Life North & Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Buildings on Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Arched window array of tower of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. New York, NY.William Seward statue by Randolph Rogers in Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Admiral David Glasgow Farragut Monument by Augustus Saint-Gaudens & pedestal by Stanford White in Madison Square Park. New York, NY.
Metropolitan Life North & Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Buildings on Madison Square Park. New York, NY. Arched window array of tower of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. New York, NY.William Seward statue (1876) by Randolph Rogers in Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Admiral David Glasgow Farragut Monument (1881) by Augustus Saint-Gaudens & pedestal by Stanford White in Madison Square Park. New York, NY.
Admiral Farragut Statue by Augustus Saint-Gaudens in Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Admiral David Glasgow Farragut Monument by Augustus Saint-Gaudens & pedestal by Stanford White in Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Detail of pedestal of Admiral Farragut Monument with draped woman & dedication. New York, NY.Detail of pedestal of Admiral Farragut Monument with mourning woman & hero's life history. New York, NY.
Admiral Farragut Statue (1880) by Augustus Saint-Gaudens in Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Admiral David Glasgow Farragut Monument (1881) by Augustus Saint-Gaudens & pedestal by Stanford White in Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Detail of pedestal of Admiral Farragut Monument with draped woman & dedication. New York, NY.Detail of pedestal of Admiral Farragut Monument with mourning woman & hero's life history. New York, NY.
Chester A. Arthur monument by George Edwin Bissell in Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Profile view of Chester A. Arthur statue by George Edwin Bissell in Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Face of Chester A. Arthur statue in Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Buildings along north side of Madison Square Park. New York, NY.
Chester A. Arthur monument (1898) by George Edwin Bissell in Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Profile view of Chester A. Arthur statue (1898) by George Edwin Bissell in Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Face of Chester A. Arthur statue in Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Buildings along north side of Madison Square Park. New York, NY.
Brunswick, 11 East 26th St. by Rouse & Goldstone & Madison Square Buildings on Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Brunswick Building with Empire State Building beyond. New York, NY.Brunswick Building facade details over Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Gargoyles on Madison Square Building. New York, NY.
Brunswick, 11 East 26th St. (1912) (21 floors) by Rouse & Goldstone & Madison Square Buildings on Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Brunswick Building (1906) (26th St. at 5th Ave. on Madison Square Park) (12 floors) with Empire State Building beyond. New York, NY. Architect: Francis H. Kimball, Harry E. Donnell.Brunswick Building facade details over Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Gargoyles on Madison Square Building (1912) (15 East 26th St. of Madison Square Park) (20 floors). New York, NY. Architect: Maynicke & Franke.
Carvings & brickwork decorate Madison Square Building on Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Buildings along northwest corner of Madison Square Park on Fifth Ave. New York, NY.Three low-rise + 212 Fifth Ave. by Schwartz & Gross, + Croisic Buildings. New York, NY.Elaborate roofline Cross Chambers Building. New York, NY.
Carvings & brickwork decorate Madison Square Building on Madison Square Park. New York, NY.Buildings along northwest corner of Madison Square Park on Fifth Ave. New York, NY.Three low-rise + 212 Fifth Ave. (1913) (20 floors) by Schwartz & Gross, + Croisic Buildings. New York, NY.Elaborate roofline Cross Chambers Building (1901) (210 Fifth Ave.). New York, NY. Architect: John B. Snook & Sons.
Croisic Building. New York, NY.Eagles on Croisic Building. New York, NY.Home Depot off Madison Square Park. New York, NY.SB shield of Stern Bros. Dry Goods. New York, NY.
Croisic Building (1910) (5th Ave. at 26th) (20 floors). New York, NY. Architect: Frederick C. Browne + Randolph H. Amiroty.Eagles on Croisic Building (5th Ave. at 26th on Madison Square Park). New York, NY.Home Depot (former Stern Bros. Dry Goods) (1878 & 98) (32-46 W. 23rd St.) off Madison Square Park. New York, NY.SB shield of Stern Bros. Dry Goods (now Home Depot) (32-46 W. 23rd St.). New York, NY.
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