PRESENTATION
Historical context of the Temple Court Building
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The Temple Court Building, which houses the designated atrium, is presented in its historical context.
- Designed in two phases between 1881-1890 by Solomon and Farnsworth, with a later annex by James Farnsworth
- Noted as the earliest surviving fireproof tall office building in New York City
- Built during the city's recovery from the financial panic of 1873
Timothy Frye
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The designated atrium is a main feature of the previously designated temple court building in annex, which was designed in two phases between 18811890 by Solomon and Farnsworth.
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With the later annex designed by Just Farnsworth.
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It is the earliest surviving fireproof tall office building erected in New York City as the city recovered from the financial panic of 18 73.
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