I’m not sure how I feel about this. Amateur attempt at 1920s Art-Deco...

daddyb

I’ll post the pic I took from across the street the past Saturday.

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gant

I did a tiny bit of research (thnx Wikipedia) and this is an historic building designed by Warren and Wetmore, completed 1925 in the neoclassical style, but with art deco influences (art deco was ascendant but new). The grilles and doors were designed by French iron worker Edgar Brandt. Warren and Wetmore also designed Grand Central terminal up the street, and Michigan Central in Detroit, among other important buildings around NYC and beyond.

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andrew-in-la

Would love to see it in context - does it fit with the building?

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daddyb

@andrew-in-la so I got a chance to look at it along with the whole block. Unfortunately the whole building stands out, and not in a good way. It’s not ugly, nor does it break the flow, but my first comment stands: it tries too hard.

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andrew-in-la

@daddyb ok I checked it out on street view, and wow that whole building is a bit of a mess, really inconsistent design language.

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daddyb

👍

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lav

It’s recent ?

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daddyb

@lav the building is from the 1920, so I imagine the decorative work is from the same period or shortly thereafter.

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gant

@daddyb seems like it’s just authentic early deco to me. I work in the area and there’s a lot of it… I don’t think any of it is amateur?

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hidden

pretty, but trying too hard ?

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daddyb

@jit Yes! That was my feeling initially, however, the more I look at it, the more more I’m starting to appreciate it. I will be in that area next Saturday. I will take a longer look again.

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hidden

@daddyb oh good! Sometimes taking more time makes us appreciate more. Keep me updated on your thoughts as they develop

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