| National Title Guaranty Company Building | |
|---|---|
| Built | 1929–30 |
| Architect | Corbett, Harrison & MacMurray |
| Architectural style(s) | Art Deco |
| Designated | January 24, 2017 |
| Reference no. | 2587 |
The National Title Guaranty Company Building is a landmarked commercial building in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City.
Description edit
The National Title Guaranty Company Building is a 16-story skyscraper in the Art Deco style. The building is made of limestone and buff-colored brick. The structure emphasizes verticality. A buttressed base has piers rise out and project, and vertical patterns in the spandrels between windows. In between the buttresses at the base is a limestone screen designed by Rene Chambellan. The screen features stylized stars, eagles, warriors and other elements.[1]
References edit
- ^ Percival, Marianne (January 24, 2017). "National Title Guaranty Company Building" (PDF). New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on February 6, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2024.