The Cornwall

In this article, we will explore the impact that The Cornwall has had on contemporary society. The Cornwall has become a topic of growing interest in recent years, since its influence covers different areas of daily life. Since its emergence, The Cornwall has generated debate and controversy, as well as driving significant changes in the way people perceive and experience the world around them. Throughout these pages, we will analyze the various facets of The Cornwall, examining its implications on culture, politics, technology, economics, and people's personal lives. Using a multidisciplinary approach, this article seeks to shed light on the profound impact The Cornwall has had on modern society.

This article is about New York City. For other uses, see Cornwall (disambiguation).

The Cornwall
The Cornwall as seen from across Broadway. A diner occupies most of the Broadway-facing part of the first floor.
Map
Alternative namesCornwall Apartments
General information
TypeHousing cooperative
Address251-257 West 90th Street, Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Coordinates40°47′28″N 73°58′29″W / 40.7912°N 73.9748°W / 40.7912; -73.9748
Completed1909
Height135 feet (41 m)
Technical details
Floor count12
Design and construction
Architecture firmNeville & Bagge
DeveloperArlington C. Hall, Harvey M. Hall
References
[1]

The Cornwall, at 255 West 90th Street, is a luxury residential cooperative apartment building on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City. Located on the northwest corner of Broadway and 90th Street, it was designed by Neville & Bagge and erected in 1909. The developers were Arlington C. Hall and Harvey M. Hall.[2] The twelve-story brick and stone building is noted for its elaborate balcony and window detail, and the "spectacular" design of its "extraordinary" ornate Art Nouveau cornice, which the AIA Guide to New York City called "a terra-cotta diadem."[3][4] In 1991, the building's owner-occupants paid $600,000 to have the cornice and ornamented balconies replaced with terra cotta replicas of the originals.[5]

Notable residents include New York Times "Streetscape" columnist and architectural historian Christopher Gray.[6]

References

  1. ^ "The Cornwall". Emporis. Archived from the original on July 4, 2018. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
  2. ^ Gray, Christopher. "Streetscapes/Readers' Questions; Row House on W. 86th, Horse Auctioneers on E. 12th". New York Times (April 6, 2003)
  3. ^ Horsley, Carter B. "The Cornwall" City Review
  4. ^ White, Norval & Willensky, Elliot (2000). AIA Guide to New York City (4th ed.). New York: Three Rivers Press. ISBN 978-0-8129-3107-5. p. 351
  5. ^ "Postings: To Have and to Hold; Balcony Tale" New York Times (February 24, 1991)
  6. ^ Gray, Christopher "Who lived in 11 A". Old House Journal (January/February 1990) p. 52.
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