Fourteenth Ward Industrial School of the Children's Aid Society (Astor Memorial Building)

Architect
Calvert Vaux
Style
Queen Anne
City
Manhattan, NY
Fourteenth Ward Industrial School of the Children's Aid Society (Astor Memorial Building)
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Known as the Astor Memorial Building, this Queen Anne-style school at 256-258 Mott Street was designed by Calvert Vaux for the Children's Aid Society, which built a number of schools for indigent children in the city.

the style

Built in the Queen Anne style.

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the architect

Designed by Calvert Vaux.

significance

Designated a New York City Individual Landmark (LP-00960) on 7/12/1997 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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