Fred F. French Building, New York City

Name: Fred F. French Building
Address: New York City, United States

#758 among attractions in New York City

Art Deco architecture

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The Fred F. French Building is a skyscraper at 551 Fifth Avenue on the northeast corner with 45th Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Designed by H. Douglas Ives along with John Sloan and T. Markoe Robertson of the firm Sloan & Robertson, it was erected in 1927. The building is named for Fred F. French, owner of the Fred F. French Companies, for whom the structure was commissioned. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Art DecoCoordinates: 40°45'19"N, 73°58'44"W

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Midtown Manhattan (Midtown East)New York City United States

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Fred F. French Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rockefeller Center, Saks Fifth Avenue, Radio City Music Hall, Croton Aqueduct.

~1240 ftN
Iconic Midtown business complex
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~1100 ftNE
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Saks Fifth Avenue, New York City
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~1610 ftN
Legendary theater, home of the Rockettes
Radio City Music Hall, New York City
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~1210 ftSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Croton Aqueduct, New York City
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~1170 ftN
Massive, iconic Christmas tree
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~1660 ftNW
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~1150 ftSW
Library, Beaux-Arts architecture
Library Way, New York City
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~980 ftSE
Emery Roth, Architecture, Cafe
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~1600 ftNW
Theater
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~750 ftW
Yacht club, Sailing, Art Nouveau architecture
New York Yacht Club, New York City
4 min walk • The New York Yacht Club is a private social club and yacht club based in New York City and Newport, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1844 by nine prominent sportsmen. The members have contributed to the sport of yachting and yacht design. As of 2001, the organization was reported to have about 3,000 members.
~1210 ftSW
Library, Specialty museum, Museum
New York Public Library, New York City
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Which popular attractions are close to Fred F. French Building?

Nearby attractions include 400 Madison Avenue, New York City (4 min walk), Little Brazil, New York City (4 min walk), General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York, New York City (4 min walk), John M. Mossman Lock Museum, New York City (4 min walk).

How to get to Fred F. French Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fred F. French Building:

Bus

Madison Avenue & East 45th Street • Lines: Q32 (3 min walk)
West 42nd Street & 5th Avenue • Lines: M42 (5 min walk)

Metro

Grand Central • Lines: S (6 min walk)
5th Avenue • Lines: <7>, 7 (6 min walk)

Train

Grand Central Terminal (6 min walk)
New York Penn Station (21 min walk)