Wednesday, July 23
I'm running this two-day weekend tour - from 11-1 - each day is different. I love Murray Hill as a neighborhood. Midtown with a touch of small town. And an amazing history. There are 14 landmarked buildings and we will visit them all - 7 on Saturday and 7 on Sunday and lots of stuff in between.... today I'm going to lunch with a former student and will subject her to a practice session. And if you want to draw any of the buildings there is a contest. There is charge - I'm a volunteer and money goes to the work of the preservation committee which works to help preserve special places that still exist - places that make this area so different from the way things are just a few blocks west. Walk from west to east on 38th St and see how things change when you cross Madison Ave.
Norm
JULY WALKING TOURS OF MURRAY HILL’S 14 DESIGNATED LANDMARKS and TWO HISTORIC DISTRICTS 11 am to 1pm
Timings: July 26 @11am – 1pm and July 27 @11:00 am – 1:00 pm
60th ANNIVERSARY OF NEW YORK CITY LANDMARKS LAW (1965-2025)
2025 WALKING TOURS OF MURRAY HILL (JULY)
A specially curated Walking Tour of Historic Murray Hill covering all 14 of Murray Hill’s designated landmarks and its two historic districts has been developed as part of the 60th Celebration of the NYC Landmarks Law. Tours will be conducted each month over two weekend days. The next tour weekend is Saturday, July 26th and Sunday, July 27th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm each day. Total cost per weekend: $60 MHNA members, $70 non-members. Tours are limited to 10 Guests. (For continuity and completeness, we encourage full weekend participation but understand if this is not possible. Cost for one-day tour: $40 MHNA members and $45 non-members.)
In addition to a copy of the Historic Murray Hill Walking Tour brochure, participants will also receive a copy of Murray Hill’s special Landmarks60 Commemorative Booklet containing full-page color photos and histories of all 14 of Murray Hill’s designated landmarks. The booklet also includes the history of Murray Hill and the Murray Hill Neighborhood Association, and information about other preservation groups.
The total tour area will extend from 34th Street to 40th Street and Third Avenue to Madison Avenue covering both the four-block Murray Hill Historic District, the Sniffen Court Historic District (one of Manhattan’s few remaining mews), and all 14 designated landmarks.
The inception of NYC’s Landmarks Law, challenges to the law, and current landmarking efforts will be discussed. The tours will also focus on some of the architects who designed some of Murray Hill’s magnificent buildings, and some of the famous people who lived here.
For those considering entering the Artistic Competition, tours are an excellent opportunity to become acquainted with the area and to consider possible buildings for drawing or painting.
Guides are neighborhood residents and members of Murray Hill’s Preservation & Design Committee, passionate about the character and history of New York City, and well-versed in Murray Hill lore.
The Preservation & Design Committee’s mission is to preserve Murray Hill’s historic buildings and districts and to communicate to the public the history and beauty of the neighborhood. The walking tour fees provide funding towards the publication of walking tour maps, brochures and booklets, programming of lectures and educational programs, and special projects.
There will be a 20% discount for Walking Tour participants at Björk Cafe & Bistro – at 58 Park Avenue when they dine after 2:30 PM on Saturdays or Sundays. Please note that Björk’s last seating on Saturday and Sunday is at 3:45 PM.
CLICK HERE To reserve a place on the July tour, or for information on future weekend tours, group tours, and private, custom, or special occasion tours, contact preservation@murrayhillnyc.org.
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