Beekman (Panhellenic) Tower

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Beekman Tower Hotel
Panhellenic Tower 1st Av 49 St hotel jeh.jpg
Former namesThe Panhellenic, Panhellenic Tower
General information
Architectural style Art Deco
Address1-7 Mitchell Place
Turtle Bay, Manhattan, New York City 10017
Construction started1927
Completed1928
Management https://staywithreside.com/reside-brands-1/
Height287 feet
Technical details
Floor count26
Design and construction
Architect John Mead Howells
References
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The Beekman Tower is an Art Deco skyscraper situated at the corner of First Avenue and East 49th Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.

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Overview

The tower was designed by John Mead Howells. Construction began on October 10, 1927, the cornerstone was laid on May 20, 1928, and the building opened on October 1, 1928. [2] Originally named The Panhellenic, it was used as a club and hotel for women who had belonged to national Greek-letter sororities, providing affordable housing for many women entering the workforce during the period. The building features sculpture by Rene Paul Chambellan. The hotel was opened to male guests in 1932, and in 1934 was renamed Beekman Tower (Panhellenic) to present a more inviting image to both genders. [3]

John Mead Howells American architect

John Mead Howells,, was an American architect.

Rene Paul Chambellan Architectural sculptor

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Later years

The organizational meeting for Gamma Sigma Sigma, National Service Sorority was held here on October 10–12, 1952. The tower was sold in 1964 and became a conventional hotel. [4] The Beekman Tower Hotel operated until 2013, when it was sold to Silverstein Properties, the developer of the World Trade Center, and converted to long-term furnished corporate apartments. [5]

Gamma Sigma Sigma

Gamma Sigma Sigma (ΓΣΣ) is a national service sorority founded on October 12, 1952 at Beekman Tower in New York City by representatives of Boston University, Brooklyn College, Drexel Institute of Technology, Los Angeles City College, New York University, Queens College, University of Miami, and the University of Houston. Their intention was to form a nationally based service organization. The purpose of Gamma Sigma Sigma is "to assemble college and university students in the spirit of service to humanity and to develop friendships among students of all races and creeds".

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Silverstein has since sold the historical property. [6] Beekman Tower is currently managed by RESIDE Worldwide. [7]

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References

  1. ↑ "Beekman Tower Hotel". Emporis. Retrieved 26 February 2017.
  2. ↑ http://www.franbecque.com/panhellenic-house-to-beekman-tower-panhellenic-to-beekman-tower-hotel/
  3. ↑ http://www.franbecque.com/panhellenic-house-to-beekman-tower-panhellenic-to-beekman-tower-hotel/
  4. ↑ http://www.franbecque.com/panhellenic-house-to-beekman-tower-panhellenic-to-beekman-tower-hotel/
  5. ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/30/realestate/commercial/silverstein-properties-adding-more-corporate-apartments-in-manhattan.html
  6. ↑ http://www.servicedapartmentnews.com/home/news/2015/7/9/bridgestreet-adds-beekman-tower-to-nyc-offerings/
  7. ↑ https://www.prweb.com/releases/2018/06/prweb15577435.htm/

Coordinates: 40°45′12″N73°57′58″W / 40.75333°N 73.96611°W / 40.75333; -73.96611

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