The Sherry-Netherland, Romanesque Revival skyscraper at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street, Manhattan, US.
Description
The Sherry-Netherland is a Romanesque Revival skyscraper at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street in Manhattan, rising approximately 171 meters across 38 floors. Its brown brick facade sits atop a travertine-clad base and culminates in a distinctive French Chateau-style spire.
History
The building was completed in 1927 on the site of the demolished Hotel New Netherland, and its construction was marked by a major fire fueled by wooden scaffolding that burned for approximately 12 hours. This incident became one of the most notable construction accidents in Manhattan's skyscraper history.
Culture
The building incorporates carved limestone panels and ornamental friezes salvaged from the demolished Vanderbilt mansion into its classical lobby design. These architectural elements connect visitors to New York's Gilded Age through tangible details they can observe and walk past.
Practical
The hotel sits at the entrance to Central Park, offering visitors a central location with immediate access to pedestrian pathways and the surrounding neighborhood. Those visiting or viewing the structure should plan for peak hours and consider the best times for photography and observation.
Did you know?
Above the 24th floor, each level contains only a single apartment, creating an unusually spacious residential arrangement within the tower. The basement houses an exclusive private club called Doubles that has served as a gathering place for New York's social circles for decades.
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