New York Architectural Terra Cotta Works Building
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The New York Architectural Terra Cotta Works was established in 1886 and housed its corporate offices within what is now called “The Terra Cotta Building”.[1] The company was the only major architectural terra cotta manufacturer in New York City and when completed, its facilities were the largest in the country for architectural terra cotta.[1] The company supplied terra-cotta for Carnegie Hall and the Ansonia Hotel among others.[2]
History
It was the office headquarters of New York’s only major manufacturer of architectural terra cotta,[3] a material that became popular in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for its flexibility, versatility and durability.[4] After a fire in 1886, they needed a new headquarters; it was designed by Francis H. Kimball, a prominent architect who used terra cotta extensively in his projects, and was completed in 1892². The building features brick and terra cotta façade elements that showcase the company’s products and craftsmanship, such as ornamental cornices, arches, columns and medallions.[4][3]
The building is also notable for its historical associations with some of New York’s most iconic buildings, such as the Woolworth Building, the Flatiron Building and Carnegie Hall, which used terra cotta produced by the company.[1]The building was designated as an individual landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1984,[3] recognizing its architectural and historical significance. It is currently owned by Magnum Real Estate Group, which acquired it in 2016 for $14.5 million. The company plans to restore and convert the building into residential units while preserving its historic character.[1]
References
External links
- The Terracotta House, or… what is that? | The Newtown Pentacle. https://newtownpentacle.com/2009/08/12/the-terracotta-house-or-what-is-that/
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "NEW YORK ARCHITECTURAL TERRA COTTA WORKS - HISTORIC PRESERVATION". MAGNUM OPUS. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
- ↑ "Architectural Terra Cotta: 1900-1990 | Studio Potter". studiopotter.org. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "New York Architectural Terra Cotta Works Building | HDC". hdc.org. 2018-07-19. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "New York Architectural Terra Cotta Works Building - Historic Districts Council's Six to Celebrate". 6tocelebrate.org. 2017-01-02. Retrieved 2023-03-02.