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Fred F. French Building
Fred F. French Building, New York
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Quick Facts
City  New York
Country  USA
Year  1927
Height  130,8m / 429ft
Floors  38
Surface  37.626m2 / 405,000sq ft
Realisation
Architect  H. Douglas Ives
Sloan & Robertson
Developer  Fred F. French Co.
Building Info
Name  Fred F. French Building
Category  Office Building
Materials  steel frame structure
terra-cotta
russet-brick façade
Address  551 Fifth Avenue
Notes
The building's design and decoration was inspired by Babylonian constructions.
It is decorated with colorful polychromed faience panels.
 
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