Manhattan · NYC landmark
Madison Belmont Building
181–183 Madison Avenue, at East 34th Street · Manhattan, New York City
Read early geometric metalwork and silk-showroom history on a building whose exterior and lobby have separate landmark designations.
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NYFE Summary
Silk companies used the building for offices and showrooms, with the Cheney firm occupying the lower floors. Geometric metal patterns frame the broad display windows and entrances. These designs contrast with the more traditional ornament high above.
Brick strips run upward between recessed window panels. Terra-cotta decoration gathers around the upper windows and roofline. The related lobby uses marble, bronze and painted mythological figures, including Leda holding silk-spinning tools, connecting its decoration to the original textile business.
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