| Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in New York Konsulat Generalny Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej w Nowym Jorku  | |
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 TheJoseph Raphael De Lamar House, seat of the Polish Consulate General in New York City | |
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| Location | Madison Avenue,New York City, United States |
| Address | 233 Madison Avenue (Jan Karski Corner), New York, NY 10016 |
| Coordinates | 40°44′59″N73°58′52″W / 40.7497°N 73.9812°W /40.7497; -73.9812 |
| Inaugurated | August 14, 1919; 106 years ago (1919-08-14)[1] |
| Consul General | Mateusz Sakowicz[2] |
| Website | Official Website |
TheConsulate General of the Republic of Poland in New York City (Polish: Konsulat Generalny Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej w Nowym Jorku) is a diplomatic mission of theRepublic of Poland in theUnited States. Established in 1919,[1] it serves one of the largest Polish communities outside of Poland. The consulate is located in the historicJoseph Raphael De Lamar House, a Beaux-Arts mansion at 233Madison Avenue inNew York City.
On August 14, 1919, the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in New York City was inaugurated, preceding the establishment of theEmbassy of Poland, Washington, D.C..[1] It was Poland's first diplomatic post established in the United States. The consulate supervised agents located in Boston, Philadelphia, and San Francisco.[3]
During World War II, the consulate supported thePolish government-in-exile and Polish citizens abroad.[3] It also hosted "Estezet," a Polish intelligence outpost operating under the Second Department of the Polish General Staff from 1941 to 1945.[4]
In July 1945, Consul General Sylwin Strakacz resigned in protest against the communistProvisional Government of National Unity.[1]
During the early Cold War, operations were suspended from 1954 to 1959 following U.S. government restrictions.[5] The consulate resumed operations in 1970, initially functioning from a different location.
In 1972, the Polish government purchased the historicJoseph Raphael De Lamar House for $900,000 to reestablish the Consulate General.[6] The consulate officially reopened at this location in 1973.
In the 1980s, the consulate became a center for political demonstrations during theSolidarity movement and Poland’s imposition of martial law.[7]
In 1989, the consulate was designated as a polling station for the historicfree parliamentary andpresidential elections held in Poland, allowing the Polish diaspora in the United States to participate.[8]
In November 2007, a life-size statue ofJan Karski was installed near the consulate entrance as a memorial.[9]
Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, the consulate underwent extensive renovations, preserving its Beaux-Arts features while modernizing facilities.[10] The consulate now hosts cultural events, exhibitions, and concerts open to the Polish-American community and the broader public.
The Consulate General provides services for Polish citizens and Polish-Americans across its eight-state jurisdiction. Main functions include:
The consulate initially operated from 40 West 40th Street (1919), moved to 953 Third Avenue (1922–1930), then to 149–151 East 67th Street (1930–1945). Since 1973, it has occupied the historicJoseph Raphael De Lamar House.[12]
The Consulate General serves Polish citizens and diaspora members acrossConnecticut,Maine,Massachusetts,New Hampshire,New Jersey,New York,Rhode Island, andVermont.[13]
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