History and architecture
This impressive town house was erected in 1932 as the residence of William Goadby Loew, son-in-law of the banker George P. Baker, whose nearby mansion at 75 East 93rd Street is now the property of the Synod of Bishops, Russian Orthodox Church outside Russia.
Loew was a wealthy socialite stockbroker. He owned a racing stable and was a prominent clubman. He and his wife, Florence, entertained at this house, at their villa in Newport and on their estate at Old Westbury, Long Island. The Loew residence was the last of the large private town houses to be built in the City, due to the financial depression. Designed by Walker & Gillette, in a modified version of the English Regency style, it recalls the work of Sir John Soane in its restrained but elegant use of ornament.
Sources and further reading
This history comes from the Landmarks app’s historical catalog. Names and building uses may reflect the period described.