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Images-Greenwich Village The Ardea |
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architect |
John B. Snook and Sons |
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location |
31-33 West 12th Street, bet 5th and 6th Aves. |
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date |
1895, 1901. |
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style |
Beaux-Arts |
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construction |
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type |
Apartment Building |
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notes |
Client was George A.
Hearn, the department store magnate.
Ardea Apartments, 1895-1901. Originally built by George A. Hearn, department store magnate who was Macy's chief rival, as a residence for his executives. ''Ardea'' is the genus of great herons--perhaps a pun on the builder's name? |