The Year Was 1955 

The Year was 1955. Dwight D. Eisenhower was in the White House, and America was in the midst of change. On December 1st, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus, an act that helped ignite the civil rights movement and reshape the country’s future.

At the same time, culture was evolving in its own way. Disneyland opened its gates in California, introducing a new kind of American fantasy. The Mickey Mouse Club debuted on ABC, becoming an instant fixture for a new generation.

Innovation was also front and center. President Eisenhower made history by holding the first-ever televised presidential news conference. The polio vaccine was declared safe and effective, a major breakthrough in public health. In New York, the first atomic power plant began supplying electricity to homes, marking a new chapter in energy and a glimpse of what the future could hold. It was a year defined by progress, possibility, and lasting change.

Here are a few BHS homes built that same year.

575 Grand Street #E505

Built in 1955, this bright and airy three-bedroom features a renovated windowed kitchen, updated baths, and a spacious living and dining area with southwest exposures.

357 East 57th Street #11AB

Built in 1955, this combined residence is offered for the first time, featuring open north and east exposures, excellent natural light, and a flexible layout with room to create three bedrooms and an expansive living space.

936 5th Avenue #2A

Built in 1955, this classic six on Fifth Avenue offers high ceilings, large windows, and a gracious living room with park views, along with a formal dining room and kitchen with breakfast room.

35 Park Avenue #14F

Built in 1955, this spacious Park Avenue-facing one bedroom boasts a generous living room, excellent light from its western exposure and additional south-facing window, and great city vistas.