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This tour examines the architecture of 42nd Street from the early 1900’s to today. Beaux Art, Art Deco, and Modern designs are explored and given context. It is designed for a variety of backgrounds from the causal observer to students of architecture. It takes place entirely outside in all four seasons, so dress for the weather.
Admission to buildings that are not open to the general public like office buildings is not included as part of the tour ticket.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: New York, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Literary, Art & Music Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New York, New York, United States
This tour examines the architecture of 42nd Street from the early 1900’s to today. Beaux Art, Art Deco, and Modern designs are explored and given context. It is designed for a variety of backgrounds from the causal observer to students of architecture. It takes place entirely outside in all four seasons, so dress for the weather.
Admission to buildings that are not open to the general public like office buildings is not included as part of the tour ticket.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Chrysler Building, 405 Lexington and 42nd St., New York City, NY 10174
One of the most iconic buildings in both NYC and the world offers an abundance of topics to discuss including Art Deco design, urban planning laws, and a bitter rivalry.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: 150 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA
Socony-Mobil Building – The post-war era brought in new experimenting in design and materials.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Chanin Building, 122 E 42nd St, New York City, NY 10168-0002
A lesser known Art Deco building with eye catching terra-cotta.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Grand Hyatt New York, At Grand Central Terminal, 109 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA
This originally Beaux Arts designed hotel received a “presidential” upgrade into the modern era during the 1980’s.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Graybar Electric Building (Graybar Rats), 420 Lexington Ave, New York City, NY 10170-0002
Part of the original Terminal City constructed around Grand Central Terminal has some unconventional design motifs.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bowery Savings Bank Building, 110 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA
This building has an abundance of symbolism in its’ street level terracotta of different animals.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Grand Central Terminal, 89 E 42nd Street, New York City, NY 10017-5503
Worthy of a tour by itself (which we have). One of the most recognizable Beaux Arts designed buildings in the City.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 1 Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY 10017, USA
A controversial newly constructed “Super Tall” skyscraper that towers over older and much loved buildings.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 510 5th Ave, New York, NY 10036, USA
Another example of experiment in design during the post-war error.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: New York Public Library, 476 5th Ave New York, NY 10018, New York City, NY 10018
Beaux Arts beauty at its’ finest.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Bryant Park, between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Ave, New York City, NY 10017
Often overlooked in architecture tours is landscape architecture and the role it plays in urban spaces.
Duration: 10 minutes
