History and architecture
This unusual residence was part of the George F. Baker, Jr. Mansion, an outstanding example of the modified Federal Style, as applied to an early Twentieth Century town house of the first rank. The dignified two-story brick dwelling with stone trim has, as its principal elevation, an elegant facade of superb architectural design facing an open courtyard. This facade, the finest in the complex, is dominated by an Ionic colonnade impressive in size and distinguished in quality. It is consistent with the modified Federal Style expressed in the other component elements of the original ensemble, once one of the most extensive town houses in New York City.
Sources and further reading
This history comes from the Landmarks app’s historical catalog. Names and building uses may reflect the period described.