PRESENTATION
Overview of the Temple Court Building Atrium
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The Temple Court Building Atrium, now part of the Beekman Hotel, is introduced as a significant interior landmark in New York City.
- Described as a beautiful 9-story interior skylight atrium from the 19th century
- Highlights its restoration in 2016 and current role as the centerpiece of the Beekman Hotel
- Mentions that it is one of only 123 interior landmarks designated by the Landmarks Preservation Commission
Timothy Frye
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So we'll start with the Temple Court Building Atrium.
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The Temple Court Building Atrium, next slide, is located in the Beakman Hotel and is a beautiful 9 story interior skylight atrium and an early and rare surviving 19th century office building interior.
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After years of being closed off and inaccessible to the public, it was carefully rehabilitated in 2016 becoming the centerpiece of the Beekman Hotel.
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The combination of carefully stored historic elements and finally crafted plaster and millwork based on surviving examples have returned this historic space to its former glory.
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LPC's designated interior landmarks are very special spaces, that must be customarily open to the public or accessible to the public.
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And the commission has designated only 123 interior landmarks throughout its history.
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Next slide.
