Residences on East 66th Street, March 20, 1947. Andy Warhol purchased No. 57, the townhouse partially visible, at left, in 1974, and lived there until his death in 1987.

Cultural Medallions are porcelainized enamel plaques affixed to the exterior of buildings, in order to commemorate an individual (or occurrence) that has made a significant contribution to New York City’s rich cultural heritage. These are the Cultural Medallions in Manhattan. See more from the Historic Landmarks Preservation Center here.