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The Village, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Manhattan, enjoys a variety of architectural styles of townhouses.
In this column we will focus on the outstanding features of the Italianate townhouses, which were generally built during the 1850’s, 1860’s and 1870’s.
The Italianate style is best known for its bold, strong features and heavily decorated facades with large spacious doorways and distinct roofline cornices. But the true essence of the Italianate style does [...]
Restoring the Historic Doors of the West Village
Entrances welcome and beckon, as well as shelter and protect. Doors are not only critical from a functional standpoint, e.g., keeping the local cats out of the kitchen, but they also make a powerful statement to the community. A well-defined doorway reveals a home’s identity and tells us about its owners. Different door styles, such [...]
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