57 East 4th Street | Block : 460 | Lot #59

Building Date : 1897-1899
Original Use : Residential/Commercial

Original Owner : Jacob Sommer
Original Architect : Sass & Smallheiser

Description & Building Alterations

This six story brick and stone Renaissance Revival old law tenement was constructed in 1899-1900. It features round-arch fenestration at the first story, fluted cast-iron columns, scrolled keystones, splayed lintels, continuous sills in projecting bands, segmental relieving arch above the fifth story center bays, cartouches above the fifth story end bays, Corinthian pilasters flanking fifth story windows, and a bracketed cornice.

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Block : 460 / Lot : 59 / Building Date : 1899-1900 / Original Owner : Jacob Sommer/ Original Use : Residential/Commercial/ Original Architect : Sass & Smallheiser

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