New Treasure Trove of Photos of New York’s Cast Iron Architecture
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Explore the great cast iron landmarks of New York in Tribeca, Harlem, and Upper Manhattan. Learn about the revered Bogardus Building, the remains of which were mysteriously stolen and...
The Distinctive Cast Iron Architecture of NYC’s SoHo
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Cast-iron buildings were the forerunner of the skyscraper, presaging innovations such as curtain wall construction, standardized prefabricated building elements, and repeating bays.
The Cast Iron Buildings of New York: all you need to know
WEBMar 28, 2022 · Broadway. The stretch of Broadway that runs through SoHo is also home to some memorable Cast Iron Buildings. At number 80, for example, you can see the Roosevelt Building, a magnificent building with large windows, that was built in 1873.
Flatiron Building - Wikipedia
WEBThe Flatiron Building, originally the Fuller Building, [6] is a 22-story, [7] 285-foot-tall (86.9 m) steel-framed triangular building at 175 Fifth Avenue in the Flatiron District neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City.
Cast-iron architecture - Wikipedia
WEBPuddled wrought iron was a much better structural material, and was preferred for bridges, rails, ships and building beams, and was often used in combination with cast iron, which was better in compression.
Fun Maps: The Cast Iron Buildings of NYC - Untapped New York
WEBSep 13, 2024 · The Victorian Society of America commissioned a survey and map of all of New York City's cast iron buildings, including those in Brooklyn as well as Soho.
How SoHo NYC Became The Cast Iron District - Architectural Digest
WEBMar 16, 2023 · Architect Nicholas Potts returns for another history-revealing walking tour, this time exploring the ever-evolving look of SoHo in New York City.
More Than Just a Pretty Facade: Cast Iron Architecture on SoHo …
WEBOct 31, 2018 · The Roosevelt Building at 478 Broadway and home to Top Shop has been called one of the most significant iron-front buildings in the world. There are approximately 250 cast iron buildings in New York City, most of them in SoHo and mostly built from the mid-1800’s through the late 1800’s.
SoHo’s Cast Iron Landmarks: 1969 and Today - Village Preservation
WEBAug 7, 2023 · SoHo has a wealth of cast iron loft buildings dating back to the mid-to-late 19th century. During this time, molded cast iron became cheaper to use for facades than materials such as stone or brick. There are about 250 cast-iron buildings in New York City, the majority of which are in SoHo.
Cast in Iron: New York’s structural heritage
WEBIn the article below, W. Knight Sturges discusses the surviving pocket of iron facades in central New York, where lames Bogardus did pioneer work, and quotes some contemporary opinions on the aesthetics and economics of the iron front.