1935: The Peacock That Caused a Standoff at the Plaza Hotel » Whitney
In 1875 Millionaire Frederick W. Stevens commissioned architect George Harney to design a mansion for him and his family at 2 West 57th Street. After Frederick died, his widow sold the property to Oliver Payne who in turn gave it to his sister Flora and her husband, William C. Whitney.
Frederick Stevens and William Whitney mansion at the southwest corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street
