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The Otto Kahn Mansion

Magnificent. Elegant. Bold.

The Otto Kahn Mansion stands proudly on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 91st Street. This legendary manse furnishes an intimate feeling amidst its exquisite grandeur. Three charming rooms perfect for entertaining guests are filled with character and fine detail.

The newly refurbished assembly hall is designed with an Adam ceiling and fireplace, and trimmed in gold. The beautifully restored inlaid parquet floor and grand crystal chandelier create a most elegant atmosphere. Adjacent to the assembly hall is the grey stone foyer, which has a striking fireplace and coffered ceilings. The view of the courtyard through the tall paned glass windows expands the foyer and offers a brilliant surround setting.

The view of Central Park makes the courtyard a desirable location for a ceremony or outdoor portion of a wedding. The limestone simplicity is an elegant, luminous backdrop. The Landmarks Commission notably regarded the Otto Kahn Mansion, remarking that, “In its grand scale, distinguished design, and superb construction, the Otto Kahn House is the finest Italian Renaissance style mansion in New York”.

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The History of the Otto Kahn Mansion

Otto Kahn and Adelaide Wolff were married on January 8, 1896. Commissioning renowned architects C.P.H. Gilbert and J. Armstrong Stenhouse to build their private home, they asked that no expense be spared. “It’s a sin to keep money idle….” said Kahn, and so in 1918 their home became one of the largest private houses ever built in Manhattan.

Great simplicity and dignity characterize the exterior which was made of French limestone, imported from St. Quentin. The pilasters decorating the second floor exterior illustrate the beauty implicit in Italian sixteenth century architecture. The interior stair, halls, and entrance are made of caen stone and are done with great care and perspective. The building is modeled after the Papal Chancellery in Rome.

Mr. Kahn was a noted patron of the arts, especially of music, architecture and painting. He frequently invited the public to his home for concerts and exhibitions of his treasures. Otto Kahn had his own music room designed with an Adam’s ceiling, made to enable sound to circulate throughout the room effortlessly. Musicians entertained by Otto Kahn include the likes of George Gershwin and Enrico Caruso.

The Convent of the Sacred Heart purchased the mansion in 1934, shortly after Mr. Kahn’s death. Today it is home of Sacred Heart’s upper and middle school.

Testimonials

The day of my wedding was absolutely incredible at the Burden Mansion! Frank who assisted me as my ceremony coordinator was fantastic, and the venue speaks for itself in terms of beauty. Dana, who helped me with the process from start to finish was also wonderful and accommodating. It was a wonderful experience and a jaw dropping gorgeous space.

- Dominique D

‟Beautiful venue. A historically protected architectural treasure. No need to travel anywhere as
it is conveniently located on the Upper East side of Manhattan. Our wedding was the Burden mansion which was perfect for an intimate wedding of less than 60 people. The Kahn mansion is even bigger and right next door. Also great setting for pictures. Dana was super helpful. Couldn’t recommend highly enough!”

- Alex N

“We recently got married at the Burden and Kahn mansions and we cannot sing their praises high enough! The entirety of both Mansions is beautiful and stunning. The venue coordinator, Dana, and her staff were great to work with from start to finish. Dana really knows what works best in the spaces, and was a great resource to us throughout our planning and during the execution of our day. Our only regret is that we cannot get married there again!”

- Tim Rousseau

My husband and I were planning to have a relatively small wedding. We wanted something classy and elegant. The Otto Kahn mansions is the first and only place we saw and we finalized the venue in a week. All the guests were amazed by the place – it’s just so gorgeous and full of history. Dana is the most wonderful person to work with. She is responsive and very transparent with all the details. We are so lucky to get married there. Also, they don’t charge you extra on a Saturday. All the fees are simple, transparent, basically just per hour! Love it!

- Katy
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