Audubon Terrace, historic district in New York City, United States of America
Audubon Terrace is a building complex in Manhattan consisting of eight structures built in the Beaux-Arts style located between West 155th and 156th Streets. The buildings are arranged symmetrically around a central courtyard with grand stone facades, decorative carvings, and sculptures displayed throughout the plaza.
The complex was established in the early 1900s by philanthropist Archer Milton Huntington to house cultural institutions including the Hispanic Society of America founded in 1904. Built on former land belonging to naturalist John James Audubon, it grew to accommodate museums and educational organizations.
The name honors John James Audubon, a naturalist and artist famous for his bird paintings whose property once stood here. The buildings house cultural institutions and display sculptures created by Anna Hyatt Huntington that reflect history and artistic vision.
The site is located in Washington Heights north of Midtown and accessible by subway, though the location feels somewhat removed from central Manhattan. It offers good walking paths and quiet spaces to view the architecture and relax on benches throughout the plaza.
Sculptor Anna Hyatt Huntington created works for the central plaza, including a depiction of El Cid, a famous Spanish knight, reflecting the site's artistic vision. These artworks demonstrate the deep connection between the collectors and the cultural works they displayed.
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