George S. Bowdoin Stable
Former stable in Manhattan, New York / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The George S. Bowdoin Stable is a historic building located at 149 East 38th Street between Lexington and Third avenues in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. Designed by Ralph S. Townsend, the structure was originally constructed in 1902 as a private horse stable for William R. H. Martin. Over the years, it has accommodated a variety of other uses, including a garage, private residence, art gallery, cultural center, and office.
George S. Bowdoin Stable | |
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General information | |
Architectural style | Dutch Revival |
Address | 149 East 38th Street New York City, US |
Coordinates | 40°44′55.5″N 73°58′36.5″W |
Completed | 1902 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Ralph S. Townsend |
Main contractor | Isaac Hopper & Son[1] |
Designated | June 17, 1997 |
Reference no. | 1953[2] |
The structure's two-and-a-half-story-tall façade is made of red brick and stone. The façade is decorated with stone quoins, horses' heads, and bulldog motifs. The interior was originally divided into stables on the first floor and coachmen's quarters on the second floor. Over the years, the interior has been modified into a two-and-a-half bedroom house with design features such as high ceilings and skylights.