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The Ardea

architect

John B. Snook and Sons

location

31-33 West 12th Street, bet 5th and 6th Aves.

date

1895, 1901.

style

Beaux-Arts

construction

 

type

Apartment Building

 

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notes

Client was George A. Hearn, the department store magnate.

Ardea Apartments, 1895-1901. Originally built by George A. Hearn, department store magnate who was Macy's chief rival, as a residence for his executives. ''Ardea'' is the genus of great herons--perhaps a pun on the builder's name?

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