Manhattan · NYC landmark
Emmet Building
95 Madison Avenue (aka 89-95 Madison Avenue, 26 East 29th Street) · Manhattan, New York City
A physician's former loft building carries an unusually dense collection of street-facing ornament.
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NYFE Summary
Physician and collector Thomas Addis Emmet replaced several houses with wholesale lofts and a penthouse for his home and library. The private collection was part of his residence, rather than a public museum.
Stone columns, gargoyles and small medieval figures decorate the base. Terra-cotta arches and columns continue above it, ending in a steep roof with stepped dormer windows.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
Plan a visit
Check the operator’s current opening, admission and access information before travelling. Historic status does not guarantee public access to every interior.
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