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Plaza Hotel

New York, New York
County of New York.
Fifth Avenue at 59th Street
National Register Number: 78001878
 Resource type: District.
Property type: Domestic - hotel.
Certified Local Government: YES
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Current use/information: Hotel.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - June 24, 1986):
Designed in the French Renaissance style and constructed from 1905-07, this massive 18-story white brick and marble structure is an outstanding example of American hotel architecture. Located at the northern end of Fifth Avenue, and facing Central Park, it is a familiar symbol of elegance.


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