Midtown West in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Alwyn Court Apartments

Photographed By R. C.

1. Alwyn Court Apartments Marker

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This richly ornamented apartment house, built in 1907-1909, is unique in the city. The architects, Harde & Short, took full advantage of the economies of terra cotta, a material then much in vogue. A single mold could be used time and again for casting clay blocks which were later fired and glazed. The profusion of intricate detail that covers the entire building is in the style of Francis I, the great art patron of Renaissance France. his personal symbol, a crowned salamander, is prominently displayed.

Erected 1973 by New York Community Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 40° 45.95′ N, 73° 58.767′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 180 West 58th Street, New York NY 10019, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 163-165 West 57th Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Carnegie Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Osborne Apartments (within shouting distance

Alwyn Court Apartments Marker (<i>wide view; marker visible left of entrance</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 7, 2017

2. Alwyn Court Apartments Marker (wide view; marker visible left of entrance)

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of this marker); Leonard Bernstein (within shouting distance of this marker); Rodin Studios (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 213 West 58th Street (about 400 feet away); 130 West 57th Street (about 400 feet away); Steinway Hall (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . .
1. The New York Community Trust. A long-time crusader for preservation, the Municipal Art Society joined with The Trust in 1956 to begin the “Landmarks of New York” project. (Submitted on October 27, 2009.)

2. The Extravagant Terra Cotta Alwyn Court Apartment. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on March 19, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Alwyn Court Apartments image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

3. Alwyn Court Apartments

Alwyn Court Apartments (<i>corner detail</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 7, 2017

4. Alwyn Court Apartments (corner detail)

Alwyn Court Apartments (<i>corner perspective view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 7, 2017

5. Alwyn Court Apartments (corner perspective view)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2008, by R. C. of Shrewsbury, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,111 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on April 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on December 2, 2008, by R. C. of Shrewsbury, New Jersey. 2. submitted on March 6, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 3. submitted on December 2, 2008, by R. C. of Shrewsbury, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on March 6, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.