The birthplace of Puck magazine and political satire
The heavy red brick architecture of Rundbogenstil
The golden statues and 1980s pop culture fame
The modern transformation into university halls and luxury lofts
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Master of How a mischievous golden sprite conquered New York's Puck Building
sonia Rundbogenstil Brick Architecture
Sweeping round arches of heavy red brick, carving out strength in the heart of the city.
sonia In 1899, New York City widened Lafayette Street by carefully reconstructing the Puck Building's western exterior in its
sonia Stack the red bricks to discover how the Puck Building's iconic arches were designed.
Moving a facade: In 1899, engineers sliced off and rebuilt the entire western wall of the Puck Building to make room for widening Lafayette Street.
A nineteenth-century German architectural style characterized by rounded arches and Romanesque elements. Architect Albert Wagner applied this style to Manhattan's historic Puck Building, completed in 1886.
Which street widening in 1899 forced the Puck Building's western facade to be cut back and rebuilt?
How many stories tall was the original northern section of the Puck Building completed in 1886?
Who was the architect that oversaw the difficult 1899 renovation of the Puck Building's relocated western facade?
In what year was the Puck Building officially added to the National Register of Historic Places?
What material was heavily integrated with brick masonry to help the Puck Building withstand heavy machinery vibrations?