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What is a Classic Eight?
In New York City, these apartments are the elusive treasure that many Gotham dwellers seek but few find.
Built before World World II (also called pre-war), the Classic Eight consists of 8 rooms (formal dining room, living room, a separate kitchen, three bedrooms, and two maids' room). Want to know more? Read on as theclassiceight.com explores the architects, apartment buildings, and the city, past and present.
From New York Public Library Digital Collection
From New York Public Library Digital Collection
Building History
Building History
Explore the famous architects and fabulous apartment buildings in New York City.
From New York Public Library Digital Collection
Classic 8 Apartment of the Month
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Lost New York
Lost
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NEW YORK CITY'S TREASURES
LOST TO THE AGES
New York City has changed and evolved over the centuries. Neighborhoods and buildings have been transformed, molded and remolded. Unfortunately, some of the City's architecture treasures have been lost to development and time.
Let's take a look back at the
New York of old.
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About this website...
I am not a native New Yorker, but I am fascinated with the history
of the city and its buildings. While I don't love driving through Lincoln Tunnel or parking at the Port Authority (who does?), it's always worth the trip. Join me as we explore the greatest city in the world.
Check out my articles about Old New York as a guest writer for the amazing website, Untapped New York:
New York City Department Store, B Altman and Co. Lost to The Ages
Gilded Age Fight for Queen Between Mrs. Astor and Alva Vanderbilt
Consuelo Vanderbilt, The First Dollar Princess of The Gilded Age
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