NYC - UES - Greek Consulate General
The Greek Consulate General, formerly known as the George and Sarah Rives House or the 67-69 East 79th Street House, was built by Carrére & Hastings in 1907-1908. Modeled on the late 17th century townhouses built on la place Vendôme in Paris, this house was commissioned by the lawyer, statesman (he was assistant Secretary of State), and historian George Rives and his second wife, Sarah. Rives was an active supporter of New York's prominent institutations, sereving on the boards of Colombia University, the New York Public Library, the New York Hospital, and the New York City Rapid Transportation Commission. In 162, Greek architect Pierre Zannettos altered the top two floors of the house and added a sixth story.
The George and Sarah Rives House was designated a landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1981.
NYC - UES - Greek Consulate General
The Greek Consulate General, formerly known as the George and Sarah Rives House or the 67-69 East 79th Street House, was built by Carrére & Hastings in 1907-1908. Modeled on the late 17th century townhouses built on la place Vendôme in Paris, this house was commissioned by the lawyer, statesman (he was assistant Secretary of State), and historian George Rives and his second wife, Sarah. Rives was an active supporter of New York's prominent institutations, sereving on the boards of Colombia University, the New York Public Library, the New York Hospital, and the New York City Rapid Transportation Commission. In 162, Greek architect Pierre Zannettos altered the top two floors of the house and added a sixth story.
The George and Sarah Rives House was designated a landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1981.