Manhattan · NYC landmark
Crown Building, Former Heckscher Building
730 Fifth Avenue (aka 728-734 Fifth Avenue, 2-4 West 57th Street) · Manhattan, New York City
An early skyscraper housed the Museum of Modern Art’s first exhibitions.
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NYFE Summary
The Museum of Modern Art began its public exhibitions in a six-room suite here. Its first show brought together works by Cézanne, Gauguin, Seurat and Van Gogh.
The narrow upper tower ends in a steep roof with round windows, a tall chimney and a crown-shaped finial. Lower terraces and balustrades mark successive setbacks above the broad base.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
Plan a visit
Check the operator’s current opening, admission and access information before travelling. Historic status does not guarantee public access to every interior.
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