Spero Building, Art Nouveau office building in Chelsea, Manhattan, United States.
The Spero Building is a twelve-story office structure on West 21st Street featuring a grey brick and limestone facade. Ornamental two-story piers frame the base, giving the structure its distinctive appearance.
A millinery goods wholesaler commissioned a prominent architect to design this commercial building, completed in 1908. The structure arose during a period of rapid commercial growth in Manhattan.
The building marks the shift of the Ladies Mile District from homes to manufacturing spaces in the early 1900s. This transformation drew craft businesses and shaped the neighborhood's character.
The building sits between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and is easily reached on foot. The surrounding area is well served by public transportation and offers good pedestrian access.
The facade displays elaborate Art Nouveau carvings shaped like fountains, making it rare among New York City buildings. These decorative elements set it apart as an uncommon example of this style in the city.
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