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Located in the Upper East Side, Carnegie Hill is one of the most prestigious areas of New York City and is a well-preserved historical district where visitors can have a glimpse at the city during the turn-of-the-century. Named after the mansion that Andrew Carnegie constructed in 1901 at Fifth Avenue and 91st street, the neighborhood is made up of a varied mix of townhouses, extensive mansions, tall residential buildings, and wood-built homes that have stood the test of time for over 200 years.
The buildings in the area were built during the Reconstruction Era, after the American Civil War, with many homes laid down in a row together. Many of the old mansions found in Carnegie Hill have since been converted to museums such as the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum (once Andrew Carnegie’s mansion), Jewish Museum (formally the Warburg mansion), and the National Academy Museum (old Huntington mansion).
Famous for having an up-beat friendly atmosphere, Carnegie Hill includes a great mix of fine restaurants, gourmet food stores and upscale boutique shops. Paying homage to its plentiful history and attention to detail, Carnegie Hill has a unique “suburban” feel that is both high-minded and down-to-the-earth at the same time. It is this unique atmosphere that has attracted such famous residents as Woody Allen, Paul Newman, Katie Couric, Kevin Cline, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
The New York Hotel Wales is a great example of a Carnegie Hill hotel, for it has an elegant look and feel with a relaxed yet sophisticated approach. Come discover why Manhattan’s Hotel Wales is the ideal choice in Carnegie Hill hotels, where you can enjoy Italian cuisine at the celebrated Joanna’s Restaurant, walk two blocks to Central Park, and explore the heart of New York City.
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