148-152 Fifth Avenue
Posted on September 16, 2014 by — No Comments
A robust example of the Romanesque Revival, 148-152 Fifth Avenue was erected by the Methodist Book Concern, a religious and educational charity founded in 1779. Designed by architect Edward H. Kendall and built in 1888-1890, it is one of the earliest skyscrapers on this stretch of Fifth Avenue. The heavily rusticated base, multi-story arcades and lavishly… Continue reading