New York City – the ultimate modern metropolis – would seem unlikely ground for anything evoking the past. Yet, surprisingly, this most up-to-date city has long been home to some of the country’s best examples of classic architecture and design.
One of the most recognizable styles is Colonial Revival. The designs hallmarks – red brick walls, limestone trim, multipane windows with shutters – powerfully connects the city to its past. New York architects designed museums, apartment buildings, churches, private clubs, and residences throughout the city and its suburbs in the style; designers and manufacturers created popular lines of furnishings; and museums and civil organizations promoted the style through exhibitions and events.
From June 14 through November 6, the Museum of the City of New York will present “The American Style: Colonial Revival and the Modern Metropolis.” The show will feature photographs, furnishings and an array of decorative arts, which explore this enduring American style.
For more information, please visit mcny.org.
Info and image courtesy The Museum of the City of New York.
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