Gunther Building (Broome Street) facts for kids
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Gunther Building (Broome Street)
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The Gunther Building's distinctive curved corner
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| Part of | SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District (ID78001883) |
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| Added to NRHP | June 29, 1978 |
The Gunther Building is an historic building at 469 Broome Street on the corner of Greene Street in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
Description and history
The building was designed by Griffith Thomas in 1871 and was completed in 1871 or 1872. It is styled in the cast-iron architecture of its day, which is common in the area, but is distinguished from its neighbors by its bright white facade, its richly decorated Corinthian columns, and its curved glass corner. Built for William Gunther, a prominent 19th century furrier, the building was originally used as a warehouse for textiles and furs. Today it is used primarily by artists and architects.
The building is listed as contributing to the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
In 2001 Beyhan Karahan and Associates completed a five-year project to restore the building's facade.
See also
In Spanish: Gunther Building (Broome Street) para niños
