American Institute of Architects New York Chapter 1993 Design Award for Preservation; New York State Association of Architects Citation for Design (1993), 1993
Scope and Contents
The restoration of the facade of this historic 1920s-era Art Deco building included replacement or preservation of fenestration, cleaning and replacement of brickwork in an array of special shapes and colors, and terra-cotta details in accordance with guidelines established by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1987. The project also included interior renovations and a dramatic lighting of the tower top, giving the General Electric Building a distinctive outline on the Manhattan skyline.
Dates
- 1993
Creator
- From the Collection: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (Organization)
- From the Collection: McCarthy, Michael A. (Michael Anthony), 1934-2002. (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material in English
Extent
84 cubic feet. (84 cubic feet.)
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
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