The Leo Friedlander Studio is a historic home and artist's

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located in Greenburgh,

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. It was built in 1908 by the

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and is a -story building built of

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covered in

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. It features classical style details, a copper-covered gable roof, a bank of

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s, and two brick chimneys. It was the residence and studio of

Leo Friedlander Leo Friedlander (July 6, 1888 – October 24, 1966) was an American sculpture, sculptor, who created several prominent works. Early life and education At 12 years old, Friedlander studied at the Art Students League of New York, Art Students Lea ...

(1890–1966) from the 1930s until his death. It was originally the home and studio of Henry Merwin Shrady and then

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. ''See also:'' It was added to the

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in 1982.

References

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