Detail View: The Landmarks Preservation Commission Designation Photo Collection: RKO Building
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Landmark Name:
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RKO Building
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LP Number:
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LP-01446
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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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4/23/1985
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Image Type:
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Designation Photos
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Image Date:
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3/20/1985
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Image Location:
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1270 Sixth Avenue, RKO Building
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Image Description:
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Roll 103038-2
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Address:
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1270 Avenue of the Americas
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BIN:
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1083861
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BBL:
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1012660001
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Borough:
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Manhattan
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Block:
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1266
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Lot:
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1
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Architect or Builder:
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Associated Architects
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Date of Construction:
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1931
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Owner or Developer:
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
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Style Primary:
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Art Deco
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Material Primary:
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Indiana Limestone
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Material Secondary:
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Aluminum
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Material Tertiary:
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Granite
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Material Quaternary:
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Bronze
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Use Original:
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Commercial, offices
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Use Other:
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Commercial, theater
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Building Type:
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Office Building
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Building Type Other:
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Theater
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File Name:
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LP1446_1985-03-20_458.jpg
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