Alwyn Court Facade
Alwyn Court Facade
The Alwyn Court is a 12-story apartment building located on West 58th Street in Midtown Manhattan, one block south of Central Park. Built between 1907 and 1909, it was designed in the French Renaissance style with elaborate terra-cotta ornamentation covering the entire facade.
The Alwyn Court still stands today, its facade largely unchanged, and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
Photographer: Berenice Abbott
Date: 1938
Image: NY-012A
THE PHOTOGRAPHER: One of the major figures of 20th Century photography, Berenice Abbott was best known for her innovative photographs of New York City architecture and urban design of the 1930s. Throughout her career, Abbott’s photography was shaped by her interest in technological progress and her enthusiasm for a rapidly-evolving society. Her choices of subject matter and her visual expression were all guided by her belief that a modern-day invention such as the camera deserved to document the 20th century — accurately and honestly. Learn more about Berenice Abbott.
Framed Print Sizing Details
SMALL
Dimensions with frame: 12.5" x 14.625"
Dimensions of photo: 8" x 10.125"
MEDIUM
Dimensions with frame and mat: 18" x 21.5"
Dimensions of photo: 12.5" x 16"
LARGE
Dimensions with frame and mat: 23" x 27.5"
Dimensions of photo: 16.5" x 20.75"
