William Sloane House, Federal mansion in Upper East Side, Manhattan, United States
The William Sloane House at 686 Park Avenue exhibits Federal architecture with balanced proportions, classical elements, and symmetrical window arrangements spanning five floors.
Built between 1916 and 1919 by architects Delano & Aldrich for industrialist William Sloane and his wife Frances Crocker Sloane during Manhattan's residential expansion.
The building houses the Italian Cultural Institute of New York, organizing exhibitions, language courses, and events promoting Italian culture in Manhattan.
The William Sloane House sits between East 68th and 69th Streets, near Central Park, with public transportation access through the 68th Street subway station.
The property belongs to the Park Avenue Houses ensemble, representing an architectural collection that earned National Register of Historic Places designation.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1910s
Architects: Delano & Aldrich
Architectural style: Federal architecture
Part of: Park Avenue Houses
GPS coordinates: 40.76890,-73.96570
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:06
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