Excelsior Power Company Building, Romanesque revival power station in Financial District, Manhattan, US
The seven-story red brick building features terra cotta details, stone blocks, heavy arches, and metal lettering across its facade at 33-43 Gold Street.
Built in 1888 by William Milne Grinnell, this structure represents Manhattan's earliest remaining commercial power generation facility, initially serving local industrial tenants.
The building's transformation from power station to residential complex exemplifies the evolution of Manhattan's Financial District through architectural preservation.
The structure maintains its original architectural elements while functioning as a residential building, demonstrating successful adaptation of industrial heritage.
The building's entrance displays metal proto-Art Nouveau lettering with the company name, alongside Gothic revival terra cotta date markings from 1888.
Location: Manhattan
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture
Floors above the ground: 7
Made from material: brick
GPS coordinates: 40.70887,-74.00607
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:43
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