MAS Proposed Downtown Landmark #9
Where: 471 Fulton Street When: 1915 Why: Oppenheim & Collins was a purveyor of fine women’s clothing. The company commissioned this large store with impressive double-height windows and a curved corner that would attract the attention of shoppers. Oppenheim & Collins’ initials decorate a roundel on the parapet atop the curved tower. E.J. Korvette’s, a…
Where: 471 Fulton Street
When: 1915
Why: Oppenheim & Collins was a purveyor of fine women’s clothing. The company commissioned this large store with impressive double-height windows and a curved corner that would attract the attention of shoppers. Oppenheim & Collins’ initials decorate a roundel on the parapet atop the curved tower. E.J. Korvette’s, a popular discount department store, later occupied the building.
Architecturally Significant Buildings [Municipal Arts Society] GMAP
I agree that the loud, tacky colors of the signs detracts from the architecture. I wonder if Fulton Mall will ever be anything other than what it currently is, though. It seems located between neighborhoods rather than actually in one.
i’m confused- so these buildings have been designated architectually significant by the MAS and now the LPC will decide whether to Landmark them? What will change if they become landmarked? I know obviously, the buldings will not be able to be torn down or the facade altered- but what new laws will apply to it? I have the LPC rowhouse manual, but not one for nonresidental buildings. So will the signs on the buildings have to change??
I echo your sentiments, anonymous #2. It does bring a tear to your eye. This is why brownstoner is the first website I visit everyday (after the Drudge Report). I took a class and BLS this summer and lived in the dorms at Metrotech so I walked by these buildings everyday for 3+ months and never really noticed or appreciated their beauty until they were posted in this series. I still live in the area (Clinton Hill) and have gained a new appreciation for Dwtn BK and its potential. Keep up the good work.
these posts make me weep – how beautiful fulton street could, and was intended, to be.
Reminds me of buildings on 6th avenue manhattan- that were orig. dept.stores.
These downtown bklyn bldgs could look great without all the tacky signage but whadayagonnado.