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Pre-war architecture refers to buildings built in the period between the turn of the 20th century until the
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, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the World War II by country, vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great power ...
, particularly in and around New York City
New York, often called New York City or NYC, is the most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over , New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the U ...
. 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
* 620 Park Avenue * 655 Park Avenue * 740 Park Avenue * 834 Fifth Avenue * The BeresfordSee also
*Antebellum architecture
Antebellum architecture (meaning "prewar", from the Latin ''ante'', "before", and '' bellum'', "war") is the neoclassical architectural style characteristic of the 19th-century Southern United States, especially the Deep South, from after the ...
References
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