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9–11 East 16th Street
9-11 East 16th Street upper front facade.jpg
Upper front facade
General information
Architectural style Sullivanesque
Location 9–11 East 16th Street, Manhattan, New York City
Construction started 1895
Completed 1896
Technical details
Floor count 7
Design and construction
Architect Louis Korn

The building at 9–11 East 16th Street is a seven-story building in New York City. It stands between Union Square West and Fifth Avenue in an area called the Ladies' Mile Historic District. This district is known for its beautiful old buildings. The building is also very close to Union Square.

About This Historic Building

This building was designed by an architect named Louis Korn. He created it for Martin Johnson. Construction started in 1895 and finished in 1896. This means the building is over 125 years old!

Architectural Style and Details

The building has a special look called Sullivanesque. This style is inspired by the famous architect Louis Sullivan. It often features detailed decorations, especially on the upper parts of buildings. You can see many interesting designs on the outside of 9–11 East 16th Street.

What is Sullivanesque?

The Sullivanesque style uses a lot of decorative elements. These often include terracotta, which is a type of baked clay. This material can be shaped into beautiful patterns. The building's design shows off these unique details, especially on its upper floors.

Location in Ladies' Mile

The building is part of the Ladies' Mile Historic District. This district was once a very popular shopping area in New York City. Many grand stores and buildings were built here in the late 1800s. Today, it's protected to keep its historic look.

Gallery

  • 9-11 East 16th St ground floors

    The limestone facade of the first two floors

  • 9-11 East 16th Street second story front facade

    Partial view of the front facade at the second story

  • 9-11 East 16th Street front view of upper facade

    Front view of the upper facade showing the terracotta elements

  • 9-11 East 16th Street center pier capital detail

    Detail view of the center pier capital

  • 9-11 East 16th Street terracotta facade detail

    Detail of the terracotta facade elements

  • 9-11 East 16th Street partial facade view of seventh floor

    Partial facade view of seventh floor showing terracotta elements

  • 9-11 East 16th Street terracotta column detail

    Detail of the terracotta facade elements on the seventh floor

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