130-132 Fifth Avenue
An especially fine work by Robert Maynicke, 130-132 Fifth Avenue echoes the strong proportions of 90 Fifth Avenue further south but includes a more elaborate degree of detail. The broad show windows are intact although the windows themselves are replacements; rusticated brick, corner piers and fine carved stone are in the Neo-Renaissance mode. The end… Continue reading
127-129 Fifth Avenue
An unusual Beaux Arts design by the firm of Israels & Harder, 127-129 Fifth Avenue was constructed as commercial space for the renowned department store Lord & Taylor, which moved to this location from an original shop on Grand and Chrystie Streets. Notable for vigorous detail and high level of finishes throughout, 127-129 Fifth Avenue… Continue reading
126-128 Fifth Avenue
Another Robert Maynicke design, 126-128 Fifth Avenue is a rather battered example of the architect’s work, as the original windows on Fifth Avenue have been altered and the building’s cornice removed. Given the taste for restoration of period details, it is possible these missing elements may be replicated in the future: for now, 126-128 Fifth… Continue reading
122-124 Fifth Avenue
A T-shaped structure with addresses on both 17th and 18th streets, 122-124 Fifth Avenue was built in 1889-1900. This Robert Maynicke design established the rusticated base continued to the south by the later building at 118 Fifth Avenue. The spacious Greek Revival Doric-columned entryway is a distinctive touch. The building is currently the headquarters of… Continue reading
119-121 Fifth Avenue
Developed as an annex to the original store for Lord & Taylor, 119-121 Fifth Avenue is a richly ornamented design by John H. Duncan. Constructed as in 1905, the building was connected via bridges to Lord & Taylor’s prior annexes at 4 East 20th Street and 129-131 Fifth Avenue. An attic frieze of trophy panels… Continue reading