Lucy Drexel Dahlgren House facts for kids
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Lucy Drexel Dahlgren House
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 Location in New York City
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Location in the United States
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| Location | 15 East 96th Street Manhattan, New York City |
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| Built | 1915–16 |
| Architect | Ogden Codman, Jr. |
| Architectural style | French Renaissance |
| NRHP reference No. | 89000946 |
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| Added to NRHP | July 20, 1989 |
The Lucy Drexel Dahlgren House is a special old house located at 15 East 96th Street in Manhattan, New York City. It sits between Fifth and Madison Avenues. This area is where the Carnegie Hill and East Harlem neighborhoods meet on the Upper East Side. The house is considered historic because of its beautiful design and the interesting people who lived there.
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History of the Dahlgren House
This grand house was built between 1915 and 1916. It was designed by a famous architect named Ogden Codman, Jr.. He created it in the French Renaissance Revival style. This means it looks like buildings from the Renaissance period in France.
The house was built for Lucy Wharton Drexel Dahlgren. She was the daughter of a very rich banker named Joseph William Drexel. Her family was very well-known in society.
A Special Design
The Dahlgren House is made of limestone. It is like a partner to Codman's own home, which is just down the street at 7 East 96th Street. Codman designed his own house and built it a few years earlier, in 1912-1913.
Experts have described the Dahlgren house as "magisterial" and "disciplined." This means it looks very grand and well-ordered. It has gentle stone patterns and carvings called "bas-reliefs" that add to its beauty.
Famous Residents
Even though Lucy Dahlgren was very wealthy, she didn't spend much time in the house. Later, a very famous person lived there for many years: Pierre C. Cartier. He was the founder of the well-known Cartier's jewelry store.
Lucy Dahlgren first rented the house to Cartier starting in 1922. Then, in 1927, she sold it to him. Pierre Cartier lived there until 1945, when he retired.
Changing Hands
When Pierre Cartier retired, he sold the house to the St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church. The church used the house as a convent. This was a home for the nuns who taught at the church's school nearby.
In 1981, the church sold the house to a private owner. This new owner worked to restore the house, making it look beautiful again.
Historic Recognition
The Lucy Drexel Dahlgren House is officially recognized as an important building. It was named a New York City Landmark in 1984. Later, in 1989, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is protected for its historical importance. The house is also part of the larger Upper East Side Historic District.
See also
In Spanish: Lucy Drexel Dahlgren House para niños
