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View of the Crown Building in 2007
View of the Crown Building in 2007
The Frederic W. Stevens House, which stood on the site before the Crown Building was built
The Frederic W. Stevens House, which stood on the site before the Crown Building was built
The 2nd through 4th stories. The windows on the 3rd story each span multiple bays, and there are cornices above the 2nd and 3rd stories.
The 2nd through 4th stories. The windows on the 3rd story each span multiple bays, and there are cornices above the 2nd and 3rd stories.
The Crown Building's shaft viewed from the southeast. At left is the largely windowless south facade; at right is the east facade.
The Crown Building's shaft viewed from the southeast. At left is the largely windowless south facade; at right is the east facade.
12 West 56th Street
Detail of upper stories
Detail of upper stories
Original appearance of the house in 1901
Original appearance of the house in 1901
The space between 10 and 12 West 56th Street, originally a courtyard, now contains number 12's entrance.
The space between 10 and 12 West 56th Street, originally a courtyard, now contains number 12's entrance.