The Cast Iron Building

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:building
gptkbp:address 29-31 Howard Street
29-31 Howard Street, Manhattan
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Robert_A._M._Stern_Architects
gptkb:James_Bogardus
gptkbp:architectural_style Italianate
influenced modern architecture
gptkbp:architectural_tour included in architectural tours of NYC
gptkbp:awards received awards for preservation efforts
gptkbp:building_type gptkb:urban_area
gptkbp:community part of the So Ho community
gptkbp:community_role serves as a hub for local businesses
gptkbp:completed 1857
gptkbp:construction_material cast iron
steel and glass used in renovations
gptkbp:cultural_heritage gptkb:New_York_City_Landmark
gptkbp:cultural_impact part of NYC's architectural heritage
gptkbp:cultural_influence inspired later cast iron buildings
gptkbp:cultural_significance example of 19th-century architecture
symbol of industrialization in the 19th century
gptkbp:current_status gptkb:historical_landmark
gptkbp:current_use commercial space
gptkbp:design_characteristics large windows
gptkbp:design_date mid-19th century
gptkbp:design_recognition recognized for its architectural significance
gptkbp:environmental_impact adaptive reuse of historic structures
gptkbp:exterior_features decorative cornices
gptkbp:floors approximately 50,000 square feet
gptkbp:function mixed-use
gptkbp:has_historical_building part of the cast iron district in NYC
gptkbp:height approximately 6 stories
gptkbp:historical_context reflects the economic growth of the era
gptkbp:historical_event witnessed the growth of commercial activity in NYC
gptkbp:historical_figures gptkb:James_Bogardus
gptkbp:historical_significance represents the technological advancements of its time
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Cast Iron Building
gptkbp:inspiration classical architecture
gptkbp:interior_features open floor plans
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:New_York_City_Landmarks_Preservation_Commission
listed on the National Register of Historic Places
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:material cast iron
gptkbp:notable_feature ornate facade
ornate cast iron facade
gptkbp:notable_tenant various retail businesses
gptkbp:original_purpose gptkb:office
commercial use
gptkbp:owner gptkb:James_Bogardus
private ownership
gptkbp:public_access accessible to the public
gptkbp:renovation gptkb:Gensler
1970s
2000s
preservation of historical features
completed in 1970s
enhanced commercial viability
gptkbp:significance one of the first buildings to use cast iron as a structural material
one of the first buildings to use cast iron in its construction
gptkbp:style Cast Iron architecture
gptkbp:surrounding_area So Ho neighborhood
gptkbp:tourist_attraction attracts visitors interested in architecture