A few days ago, Daytonian in Manhattan posted about the landmarked building, which has served as a library, bank, nursing home, and private residences in its over 120-year history. Read the post here. (We did a post on it here in 2012.)
H/T Daniel Root!
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I used to hang art for Leo Castelli in the 80' and 90's. One of his artists was Richard Artschwager. This building for years was Artschwagers studio, maybe his home as well. We had to go there one day to pick up a piece of furniture he made. He was a very nice man btw.
I've lived across this building for over 15 years now. It is the first thing I see when opening my blinds. I love how unique it is.
Thank you, this is fascinating!
Thank you Grieve for linking to that historical page about this building. I think I've been inside before for some event, but then again my memory from 20 years ago is hazy, hehe.:)
Really interesting background of this building!
Tom Miller's blog is fantastic for anyone interested in NYC history and architecture
Mr Castelli was also a very elegant gentleman as well. Always impeccably dressed in a custom Italian suit. As a kid in art school I was checking out a roped off area of his gallery at 420 W Broadway . He said go inside and have look if you want. Lovely man........
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