Manhattan · NYC landmark
Shelton Hotel / FOUND Study Turtle Bay
525 Lexington Avenue (aka 523-527 Lexington Ave., 137-139 East 48th St., 136-140 East 49th St.) · Manhattan, New York City
A former skyscraper hotel connects early setback design with the work of O'Keeffe and Stieglitz.
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NYFE Summary
The Shelton began as a hotel for men and admitted women later in its first year. Georgia O'Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz lived here from 1925 to 1936. Both made work connected with the city seen from their rooms.
The tower rises through three main setbacks. Its sloping walls adjusted the apparent proportions when viewed from below. Stone arches and medieval details distinguish the lower floors from the long brick walls above.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
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