Manhattan · NYC landmark
Potter Building
35-38 Park Row (aka 2-8 Beekman Street, 139-145 Nassau Street) · Manhattan, New York City
A richly decorated office building records a response to a fatal newspaper-building fire.
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NYFE Summary
The building replaced the former World newspaper offices after a fatal fire in 1882. Its designers used improved fire-resistant construction and extensive architectural terra cotta in the replacement.
Red brick and sculpted terra cotta cover the street fronts. Projecting corners, columns and layered cornices give the walls depth, while a light court opens into the building’s C-shaped plan.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
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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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