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Pre-war architecture refers to buildings built in the period between the turn of the 20th century until the
Second World War
World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the wo ...
, particularly in and around
New York City
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States, located at the southern tip of New York State on one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, each coextensive w ...
. Many mid- and high-rise apartment buildings which were built between 1900 and 1939 in
New York and surrounding areas are considered "pre-war" and known for their spaciousness, hardwood flooring, detailing, and, in some cases, fireplaces. Quite often they are luxury rentals or
co-op apartments.
Examples
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620 Park Avenue
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655 Park Avenue
655 Park Avenue is a Georgian-style co-op residential building on Manhattan's Upper East Side, located on Park Avenue between 67th Street and 68th Street, adjacent to the Park Avenue Armory. It was developed in 1924 by Dwight P. Robinson & Compa ...
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740 Park Avenue
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834 Fifth Avenue
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The Beresford
See also
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Antebellum architecture
References
American architectural styles
House styles
20th-century architecture in the United States
Architecture in New York City
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