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Blanchette Ferry Rockefeller (née Hooker; October 2, 1909 – November 29, 1992) was an American art sponsor, twice president of the Museum of Modern Art, and wife of John D. Rockefeller III and mother of Jay Rockefeller.
- Blanchette Ferry Hooker, October 2, 1909, New York City, New York, U.S.
- November 29, 1992 (aged 83), Briarcliff Manor, New York, U.S.
- Rockefeller Family Cemetery, Sleepy Hollow, New York, U.S.
Blanchette Rockefeller was a Vassar alumna, a philanthropist, and a former director of the Community Service Society of New York City. She married John D. Rockefeller III in 1931 and became a prominent figure in the arts, education, and human rights movements. She supported Vassar College with donations of art, money, and advice.
29. Nov. 1992 · Blanchette Ferry Rockefeller was a Vassar alumna, trustee, and philanthropist who died in 1992. She donated funds for the restoration of Main Building, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Rockefeller Center.
Learn about the life and legacy of Blanchette Ferry Hooker Rockefeller, a prominent art patron and trustee of MoMA who oversaw its expansion and growth. Read how she used her intelligence, sensitivity, and influence to shape the museum's history and collection.
The residence was constructed as a guest house for philanthropist Blanchette Rockefeller, who was married to John D. Rockefeller III. It was the only private residence in New York City that Johnson designed. The two-story building contains a symmetrical facade of brick at ground level and glass above.
- 242 East 52nd Street
- Modernist
- Residential
29. Nov. 1992 · Blanchette Ferry Hooker Rockefeller. Birth. 2 Oct 1909. Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA. Death. 29 Nov 1992 (aged 83) New York, New York County, New York, USA. Burial. Rockefeller Family Cemetery. Sleepy Hollow, Westchester County, New York, USA Add to Map. Memorial ID. 126976919. · View Source. Suggest Edits. Memorial. Photos 7.
Blanchette Ferry Rockefeller (née Hooker; October 2, 1909 – November 29, 1992) was an American art sponsor, twice president of the Museum of Modern Art, and wife of John D. Rockefeller III and mother of Jay Rockefeller.
