Manhattan · NYC landmark
New York Society for Ethical Culture Meeting House
2 West 64th Street · Manhattan, New York City
A meeting house built for Felix Adler's ethical movement, with sculptural details designed around its assembly hall.
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NYFE Summary
Felix Adler's society brought together people who wanted to improve society through ethical action, whether or not they shared religious beliefs. Its purpose-built meeting house gave the movement a permanent gathering place. Its architect was also a member and later led the society.
The entrance front has three tall arched window groups and sculpture by Estelle Rumbold Kohn above the doorway. The park-facing side is more solid. That wall was designed to keep distracting side light and street noise out of the assembly hall.
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