Benjamin N. Duke House, New York City

Name: Benjamin N. Duke House
Address: New York City, United States

#1536 among attractions in New York City

Beaux-Arts architecture

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The Benjamin N. Duke House, also called the Duke–Semans Mansion and the Benjamin N. and Sarah Duke House, is a landmarked mansion located at 1009 Fifth Avenue at East 82nd Street in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City. It was built in 1899-1901 and was designed by the firm of Welch, Smith & Provot in the Beaux-Arts style. ()

Coordinates: 40°46'43"N, 73°57'45"W

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Upper Manhattan (Upper East Side)New York City United States

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Day trips

Benjamin N. Duke House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park, Madison Avenue, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.

~110 ftNE
World-class art collection
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~230 ftNW
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~1140 ftNE
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~1160 ftW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Benjamin N. Duke House?

Nearby attractions include Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City (1 min walk), Thomas J. Watson Library, New York City (2 min walk), Anna Wintour Costume Center, New York City (2 min walk), Ukrainian Institute of America, New York City (4 min walk).

How to get to Benjamin N. Duke House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Benjamin N. Duke House:

Bus

East 79th Street & 5th Avenue • Lines: M79 Sbs (4 min walk)
Madison Avenue & East 75th Street • Lines: M4 (9 min walk)

Metro

77th Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (11 min walk)
86th Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 5, 6, Q (12 min walk)