Murray Hill Neighborhood Association

Murray Hill Neighborhood Attractions

The Pierpont Morgan Library

29 E. 36th St., NY 10016; (212)685-0610. Collections: illuminated manuscripts, printed books and bindings, prints and drawings, historical documents, music, objects d'art. Gift shop. Admission. Closed Mon.

Grand Central Terminal

42nd St. and Lexington Ave., NY 10022; (212) 935-3960. A landmark of engineering and Renaissance-style architecture. The world's largest main concourse rooms.

Church of the Incarnation (Episcopal)

205 Madison Avenue, NY 10016 (212) 689-6350. A New York City Landmark. Contains some of the finest ecclesiastical artwork in the U.S., including stained glass windows designed by William Morris, Edward Burne-Jones, Louis Comfort Tiffany, and John La Farge; the chancel mural is also by La Farge. The oak communion rail was carved by American master sculptor Daniel Chester French, and the H.E. Montgomery Memorial, dedicated to the second rector, is the only such work by Henry Hobson Richardson to be found in New York City. Open to the public weekdays from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm, except Thursdays.

Links

The Pierpont Morgan Library
Church of the Incarnation (Episcopal)
Graduate School and University Center/The City University of NY