It’s All in the Details: Art Deco in the Bronx
Art Deco Buildings Blog has posted some fine examples of Art Deco architectural design in the Bronx. First off is the Herman Ridder Junior High School designed by Walter C Martin and dates from 1929-31. See more photos and read the entire post.
Tiles, Herman Ridder Junior High School, Bronx, NY (1929-1931), Walter C. Martin, Architect.
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Next, is an apartment building on The Grand Concourse. A frieze on the facade is shown below. Read more about the building.
Tiles, Apartment House, Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY, architect and date unknown.
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Last is the 1934 Paul J. Rainey Memorial Gate at the Bronx Zoo with animals sculpted by Paul Manship. Read the post on Art Deco Buildings.
Paul Manship, Paul J. Rainey Memorial Gate (1934), Bronx Zoo.
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