"When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe ."
-John Muir
Founder,
Sierra Club
Environmental Librarian
New York City Landmarks
Municipal Building 1 Centre St. (1907-14)
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This limestone building straddles Chambers Street, and has magnificent Corinthian columns, flanking a central triumphant arch. It rises 25 stories to a templed cupola, topped by the gold statute Civic Fame, designed by Adolph Weinman. It houses city administrative offices and a large subway station. The park in the back provides a magnificent view of the Brooklyn Bridge and the East River.
Snook Building Broadway and Reade St.(1871-72)
The
Snook Building is located diagonally across from my building.
It is a classic example of the French Second Empire style, with an impressive mansard roof, featuring lacy iron cresting. The arched windows are beautiful.
Surrogates Building 31Chambers St. (1907)
This was formerly the Hall of Records. Built of Maine granite, the roof is classic French Second Empire design. It has a profusion of sculptural detail, depicting New York City's history. It also combines Beaux Arts design elements. It is an amazing building, with a magnificent sienna marble foyer.
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