Harperly Hall, Renaissance Revival apartment building at Central Park West, Manhattan, US.
Harperly Hall is an apartment building on Central Park West in Manhattan, built in the Renaissance Revival style with a brown brick facade, a limestone base, and terra cotta trim. The facade is arranged in varied brick patterns that give the building a textured, handcrafted look across its full height.
The building was completed in 1911 by architect Henry W. Wilkinson and was the first cooperative housing project on Central Park West. Decades later, in 1982, it became part of the Central Park West Historic District.
The building's name comes from a manor house in England, reflecting design influences that are uncommon in New York. Visitors can see how European architectural ideas were incorporated into the American urban landscape through its distinctive exterior and details.
The building is privately occupied and not open to visitors, but the facade can be viewed from the sidewalk along Central Park West. Midday offers the best light on the western elevation for those who want to get a closer look at the brickwork.
Harperly Hall is said to be the only apartment building in New York City that fully follows the Arts and Crafts style. The building's name comes from a manor house in England, which hints at the European inspiration behind its design.
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