Schermerhorn Building / Audubon House

700 Broadway | also 1 East 4th Street, 696 Broadway | NoHo | built 1891

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  1. 1891

    George B. Post's brownstone and terra-cotta store building rises at Broadway and East 4th Street

    The brothers William C. and Frederick A. Schermerhorn had George B. Post design this eight-story Romanesque Revival building, which went up in 1890-91. It has a two-story base of rough brownstone with a compound-arched portico and brass doors, and a terra-cotta cornice decorated with laughing gargoyles. Within a dozen years it was used for showrooms, offices, storage and workshops.

    “…designed by George B. Post and constructed in 1890-91 for William C. and Frederick A. Schermerhorn…”

    Source: NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission

  2. 1891

    Frederick Augustus Schermerhorn, a Civil War officer and college trustee, co-owns the building

    One of the building's first owners was Frederick Augustus Schermerhorn (1844-1919), a New York capitalist who served in the Civil War as the commanding first lieutenant of New York's 185th Infantry. He also sat on the board of Columbia College and was treasurer of the New York Trade School. The Schermerhorn family kept the building until at least 1914.

    “New York capitalist Frederick Augustus Schermerhorn (1844-1919) was noted for his distinguished military service during the Civil War…”

    Source: NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission

  3. 1992

    The National Audubon Society makes the old loft building its headquarters

    In 1990-92 the old loft building was converted into the headquarters of the National Audubon Society. Earlier alterations included interior fireproofing in 1911 and a rebuilt portico in 1912, designed by George B. Post and Sons, the firm of the original architect.

    “The building was converted from lofts to the headquarters of the National Audubon Society in 1990-92.”

    Source: NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission

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