The Cass Gilbert Building Quiz
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What style is the 130 West 30th Street building designed in?What style is the 130 West 30th Street building designed in?

  • Art Deco
  • Assyrian Revival (correct)
  • Baroque
  • Gothic Revival
  • Who designed the 130 West 30th Street building?

  • Frank Lloyd Wright
  • Cass Gilbert (correct)
  • Zaha Hadid
  • I.M. Pei
  • What does the facade of the building largely consist of?

  • Glass and steel
  • Stone and marble
  • Brick and architectural terracotta friezes (correct)
  • Concrete and glass
  • Which organization occupies the lowest three stories of the building?

    <p>Congregation Beit Simchat Torah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who signed a lease for the plot at 130 West 30th Street in March 1927?

    <p>The 130 West 30th Street Corporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the upper stories of the building contain?

    <p>45 condominiums</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of entrances are located at ground level?

    <p>Recessed within travertine marble doorways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original name of the building?

    <p>S.J.M Building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the building's design include, as required by the 1916 Zoning Resolution?

    <p>$setbacks$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material are the lowest three stories of the building largely made of?

    <p>$travertine marble$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    130 West 30th Street Building Design

    • The 130 West 30th Street building is designed in the Renaissance Revival style.

    Building Designers and Occupants

    • The 130 West 30th Street building was designed by architects Morrison & Shenk.
    • The lowest three stories of the building are occupied by the New York City Police Department.

    Building Facade and Structure

    • The facade of the building largely consists of limestone and brick.
    • The upper stories of the building contain offices.

    Building History and Tenants

    • In March 1927, the Singer Sewing Company signed a lease for the plot at 130 West 30th Street.
    • The building's original name was the Singer Sewing Company Building.

    Building Features and Entrances

    • The building features a set-back design, as required by the 1916 Zoning Resolution.
    • The building has pedestrian entrances and freight entrances at ground level.
    • The lowest three stories of the building are largely made of limestone.

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    Test your knowledge about 130 West 30th Street, also known as The Cass Gilbert building, a luxury condominium in Midtown Manhattan. Find out fascinating facts about its design, history, and landmark status.

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