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Description: 122 (122-124) Fifth Avenue between West 17th and 18th Streets in the Flatiron District neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, was built in 1899-1900 as a store and loft building and was designed by Robert Maynicke in neo-Renaissance style. Its rusticated limestone base was later copied by the adjacent building at 118 Fifth Avenue, designed by John B. Snook Sons. and built in 1905-06. Both buildings are located within the Ladies' Mile Historic District. (Source: "NYCLPC Ladies' Mile Historic District Designation Report, volume 1") The building serves as the corporate headquarters for Barnes & Noble Inc.
Title: 122 Fifth Avenue
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