Detail View: The Landmarks Preservation Commission Designation Photo Collection: James Blackwell House
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Landmark Name:
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James Blackwell House
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LP Number:
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LP-00912
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Link to Designation Report:
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Landmark Type:
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Individual Landmark
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Designation Date:
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3/23/1976
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Image Type:
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Designation Photos
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Image Location:
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Roosevelt Island
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Address:
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Roosevelt Island, located approximately opposite East 65th Street
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BIN:
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1083198
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BBL:
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1013730001
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Borough:
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Manhattan
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Block:
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1373
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Lot:
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1
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Architect or Builder:
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Not determined
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Date of Construction:
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1796
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Alteration Architect 1:
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Giorgio Cavaglieri
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Date of Alteration 1:
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1973
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Owner or Developer:
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James Blackwell
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Style Primary:
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Vernacular
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Style Secondary:
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Greek Revival
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Material Primary:
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Clapboard
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Material Secondary:
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Stone
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Material Tertiary:
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Wood
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Use Original:
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Residential, single family
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Use Other:
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Recreational, community center
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Building Type:
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Freestanding House
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Building Type Other:
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Community Center
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Notes:
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The Blackwell House was abandoned in the early 20th century and restored in 1973.
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File Name:
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LP0912_006.jpg
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