Monthly Archives: March 2011

Church of the Crucifixion, Harlem, NYC

Posted on March 31, 2011 by midcenturymundane

I almost posted this as a not so mundane post because this building, the Episcopal Church of the Crucifixion, is definitely not your typical mid-century building and doesn’t look like anything else in New York. However it does bear quite … Continue reading →

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Public School 199, Upper West Side, NYC

Posted on March 28, 2011 by midcenturymundane

It’s always a surprise to come across a lesser-known building by a prominent modern architect. This school, PS 199, was built in 1962-1963 by Edward Durell Stone, one of the most renowned architects of the mid-century who I have covered … Continue reading →

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Lincoln Square Synagogue, Upper West Side, NYC

Posted on March 23, 2011 by midcenturymundane

This synagogue is located at the corner of Amsterdam and 69th Street on the Upper West Side. It was designed in 1970 by Hausman & Rosenberg, who also designed the two high-rise office towers at 160-170 Water Street in Lower … Continue reading →

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New Graduate Residence Hall, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Posted on March 21, 2011 by midcenturymundane

One of Edward Durell Stone’s lesser-known works. This one from 1963. It was originally the Center for Continuing Education and was part of Eero Saarinen’s 1950s master plan for the University of Chicago. Mies van der Rohe and Saarinen himself … Continue reading →

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Columbia Law School, Morningside Heights, New York, NY

Posted on March 16, 2011 by midcenturymundane

This is Columbia Law School’s main building, now formally known as Jerome L. Greene Hall. It was constructed in 1961 by noted alum Max Abramovitz, of Harrison & Abramovitz, renowned architects of the United Nations, among many other buildings. It … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 16, 2011 by midcenturymundane

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Queens Public Library, Jamaica, NY

Posted on March 14, 2011 by midcenturymundane

This is the Central Branch of the Queens Public Library at 89-11 Merrick Boulevard in Jamaica. It was constructed in 1965.  

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The Episcopal Church Center, Midtown, Manhattan, NY

Posted on March 10, 2011 by midcenturymundane

This 1961-62 office tower houses The Episcopal Church Center and Episcopal diocese offices. It’s located at 815 Second Avenue in midtown. The architect is Frederick J. Woodbridge, who has an interesting biography, having worked for McKim, Mead and White and … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Savings Bank, Brooklyn, NY

Posted on March 8, 2011 by midcenturymundane

This building is located at 205 Montague Street at the corner of Cadman Plaza West in Brooklyn Heights. Not sure why it is only five stories as most of the other buildings around it are significantly taller. It’s possible that … Continue reading →

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Downtowner Motor Inn, Danville, VA

Posted on March 2, 2011 by midcenturymundane

Here is the Downtowner Motor Inn at the corner of Union  and Main Streets in downtown Danville. The building is completely abandoned and seemed largely gutted on the interior. On Union Street next to the garage entrance are signs of … Continue reading →

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