William Goadby Loew House, English Regency mansion in Carnegie Hill, United States.
Description
The William Goadby Loew House is a three-story residence at 56 East 93rd Street featuring symmetrical facades and refined architectural details in the English Regency style. It sits on a tree-lined block in an upscale residential neighborhood and is currently used as part of a school facility.
History
The house was built in 1931 by the architectural firm Walker & Gillette for stockbroker William Goadby Loew. It later served different purposes, including use as a treatment center.
Culture
The house reflects how wealthy New Yorkers of the early 20th century adopted European design traditions for their city homes. It shows how residents used architectural choices to display taste and social standing during that era.
Practical
The house is located in a residential neighborhood with easy access by public transportation. The area offers other historic buildings to explore nearby and sits close to parks and shopping streets.
Did you know?
The architects behind the design were also known for other prominent buildings in New York during that period. The house today remains protected as a landmark, reflecting ongoing appreciation for this era of design.
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