Manhattan · NYC landmark
Former Barbizon Hotel for Women
140 East 63rd Street · Manhattan, New York City
A former residence for women combined bedrooms with spaces for artistic work.
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NYFE Summary
Residents could use studios, rehearsal rooms and concert space while pursuing careers in the arts. Sylvia Plath lived here and later drew on that experience in The Bell Jar.
The brickwork changes color and texture across the stepped front. Rows of arches near the top surround a small, chapel-like crown. Recessed courts and setbacks break the tall building into several parts.
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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