The Founder's Hall, a part of the renowned Rockefeller University is a National Historic Landmark. This historic structure is now houses a residence hall and first year students' hostel. Though the space is now equipped with modern facilities and swanky interiors, its facade has been preserved and is a reminder of its historical significance.
The Long Island City Courthouse is a historic court that is spread over 2 acres (0.81 hectares) of land. The courthouse features a criminal court, county court, the district Attorney staff, and the county sheriff's office. This place is known as a historical landmark, and is also added on to the register of National Historic Places.
The James B. Duke House is a beautiful ancient mansion that dates back to 1909. Adapting the French Classical style of Louis XV, the house was built for James Buchanan Duke. Incorporated in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, this is truly an important landmark.
The Tiffany & Company Building is located at 401 5th Avenue and although this isn't where you find those precious rocks, it still merits attention for its historic significance. The landmark building was completed in 1906 for the diamond dealer until it departed in 1940. Today it houses various businesses and it was placed on the National Registrar of Historic Places in 1978.
Blackwell Island was also referred to as Welfare Island and thus the Blackwell Island Lighthouse is also referred to as the Welfare Island lighthouse or Roosevelt Lighthouse. It is a unique structure built in stone, and is placed at the northeastern tip of Roosevelt Island. The rough ashlars in its construction adds to it beauty. It is approximately 50 feet (15 meters) tall in height and was built out of gray gneiss. After being decommissioned in the 1940s, it was designated a city landmark in 1975. Over the years, it has gained a lot of historic significance.
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Built in 1924 for the American Radiator Company, this building was the first major design in New York by Rockefeller Center architect, Raymond Hood. Its stepped-back pyramidal roof was one of the first of its kind, and the stark black brickwork helps it stand out as a familiar landmark of the New York skyline. At 21 stories, the tower is topped by gold terra-cotta trim. When originally lit in honor of the heating company, the stories were supposed to resemble fired coals.
Located at Manhattan’s Grand Army Plaza, Pulitzer Fountain was built in the year 1916. Inspired by the ones in Place de la Concorde, France, newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer funded the construction of this remarkable structure. It is designed by architect Thomas Hastings with the finely crafted sculpture standing on its top sculpted by sculptor Karl Bitter. It is by far one of the most amazing landmarks in New York City.
