The Frick Collection

The plot was originally the location of the Lenox Library from 1877–1912

At Frick's death in 1919, he left his house and all of its contents, including art, furniture, and decorative objects, as a museum to the public. His family continued to live in the house until his wife died. After which the trustees of the collection began the transformation of the house into a museum. The collection opened to the public in 1935.

The building itself has been enlarged three times, in 1931–35, 1977 and 2011.