Brentmore’s U-shape plan gives the appearance of two buildings, when viewed from Central Park. Unlike its modern neighbor, Brentmore has the classical tripartite design of base, shaft, capital. The Beaux Arts/neo-Renaissance landmark was designed by prolific architects Schwartz & Gross, and completed in 1910. Name: Brentmore Location: 88 Central Park West Year Completed: 1910 Architect: […]
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Harperly Hall, among the first, if not the first NYC cooperative apartment building, is unique among Central Park West buildings for its Arts & Crafts style. Though the building has gone through many changes – including conversion to condominiums – the owners have preserved the original character. Christopher Gray’s “Streetscapes” column is an excellent accounting.
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Navy Hill is the name given to a redevelopment scheme for the area east of the Greater Richmond Convention Center, which would encompass at least two dormant Richmond landmarks: Richmond Coliseum and Richmond Light Infantry Blues Armory. Blues Armory, one-time home of the Richmond Light Infantry Blues, was converted to a shopping mall and food
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