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  • Riverside Church - detail of portal archivolts and voussoirs

    Riverside Church - detail of portal archivolts and voussoirs
    Description:
    Select Gray Exterior Saks (Coarse) Buff Interior
    Subject:
    Voussoirs, Arches, and Stone carving
    Creator:
    Allen & Collens and Pelton, Henry C.
    Identifier:
    VAC5094-05410
    Geographic Location:
    Quarry: Dark Hollow
    Call Number:
    NY5780_16_0
    Caption:
    Date of Photograph: 1931 Jan 06, Photographer/Studio: Wurts Brothers, and General Contractor: Marc Eidlitz & Son Inc.
    City:
    New York
    State/Province:
    NY
    Physical Description:
    Kind of Stone: Select Gray, Buff, and Quantity (cu. ft) and Finish: 320,000
    Alternate Identifier:
    810321
    Persistent URL:
    http://purl.dlib.indiana.edu/iudl/images/VAC5094/VAC5094-05410
    Holding Location:
    Bloomington - Indiana Geological and Water Survey
    Geology Building
    1001 E. 10th St.
    Bloomington, IN 47405
    Contact at igwsinfo@indiana.edu, 812-855-7636

    IU Bloomington
    Building a Nation - Indiana Limestone Photograph Collection

  • Riverside Church - detail of portal archivolts and voussoirs

    Riverside Church - detail of portal archivolts and voussoirs
    Subject:
    Stone carving, Voussoirs, and Arches
    Creator:
    Pelton, Henry C. and Allen & Collens
    Identifier:
    VAC5094-05397
    Geographic Location:
    Quarry: Dark Hollow
    Call Number:
    NY5780_3_0
    Caption:
    General Contractor: Marc Eidlitz & Son Inc., Photographer/Studio: Wurts Brothers, and Date of Photograph: 1931 Jan 06
    City:
    New York
    State/Province:
    NY
    Physical Description:
    Buff, Kind of Stone: Select Gray, and Quantity (cu. ft) and Finish: 320,000
    Alternate Identifier:
    810209
    Persistent URL:
    http://purl.dlib.indiana.edu/iudl/images/VAC5094/VAC5094-05397
    Holding Location:
    Bloomington - Indiana Geological and Water Survey
    Geology Building
    1001 E. 10th St.
    Bloomington, IN 47405
    Contact at igwsinfo@indiana.edu, 812-855-7636

    IU Bloomington
    Building a Nation - Indiana Limestone Photograph Collection

  • Gotham Hotel

    Gotham Hotel
    Description:
    Gotham Hotel was later named as the Peninsula Hotel
    Subject:
    Arches, Hotels, Skyscrapers, and Columns
    Creator:
    Hiss & Weekes
    Date Created:
    1905
    Identifier:
    VAC5094-05263
    Geographic Location:
    Street Address: 700 Fifth Avenue
    Call Number:
    NY4538_1_0
    Caption:
    Cut Stone Contractor: James H. Young Stone Co. and Photographer/Studio: Wurts Brothers
    City:
    New York
    State/Province:
    NY
    Persistent URL:
    http://purl.dlib.indiana.edu/iudl/images/VAC5094/VAC5094-05263
    Holding Location:
    Bloomington - Indiana Geological and Water Survey
    Geology Building
    1001 E. 10th St.
    Bloomington, IN 47405
    Contact at igwsinfo@indiana.edu, 812-855-7636

    IU Bloomington
    Building a Nation - Indiana Limestone Photograph Collection

  • Mechanics & Metals National Bank

    Mechanics & Metals National Bank
    Description:
    Noth East corner 14th Street & 2nd Avenue, Date approximate, Stamped on back: The Consolidated Stone Company, and Now named the New York Eye & Ear In...
    Subject:
    Brickwork, Capitals (Columns), Arches, Banks, and Columns
    Creator:
    Hoggson Brothers
    Date Created:
    1923
    Identifier:
    VAC5094-05241
    Geographic Location:
    Street Address: 230 East 2nd Street and Coordinates: 40.732429, -73.984571
    Call Number:
    NY4369_2_0
    Caption:
    Cut Stone Contractor: John R. Smith's Son, Photographer/Studio: Wurts Brothers, General Contractor: Hoggson Bros., and Caption: Stamped on back: The Cons...
    City:
    New York
    State/Province:
    NY
    Physical Description:
    Kind of Stone: Select Buff
    Alternate Identifier:
    806554
    Persistent URL:
    http://purl.dlib.indiana.edu/iudl/images/VAC5094/VAC5094-05241
    Holding Location:
    Bloomington - Indiana Geological and Water Survey
    Geology Building
    1001 E. 10th St.
    Bloomington, IN 47405
    Contact at igwsinfo@indiana.edu, 812-855-7636

    IU Bloomington
    Building a Nation - Indiana Limestone Photograph Collection

  • Mechanics & Metals National Bank - Stuyvesant Square Branch

    Mechanics & Metals National Bank - Stuyvesant Square Branch
    Description:
    Date approximate Now named the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary Address listed as: "North East corner 14th Street & 2nd Avenue"
    Subject:
    Banks, Capitals (Columns), Brickwork, Columns, and Arches
    Creator:
    Hoggson Brothers
    Date Created:
    1923
    Identifier:
    VAC5094-05240
    Geographic Location:
    Street Address: 230 East 2nd Street and Coordinates: 40.732429, -73.984571
    Call Number:
    NY4369_1_0
    Caption:
    Photographer/Studio: Fowler Studio, General Contractor: Hoggson Bros., and Cut Stone Contractor: John R. Smith's Son
    City:
    New York
    State/Province:
    NY
    Physical Description:
    Kind of Stone: Select Buff
    Persistent URL:
    http://purl.dlib.indiana.edu/iudl/images/VAC5094/VAC5094-05240
    Holding Location:
    Bloomington - Indiana Geological and Water Survey
    Geology Building
    1001 E. 10th St.
    Bloomington, IN 47405
    Contact at igwsinfo@indiana.edu, 812-855-7636

    IU Bloomington
    Building a Nation - Indiana Limestone Photograph Collection

  • Warren C.Thorpe Residence

    Warren C.Thorpe Residence
    Description:
    Architect incorrectly listed on photo labels as "James G. Greenleaf" and "John G. Greenleaf". Internet inquiry returned numerous references to John Cameron G...
    Subject:
    Mansions, Arches, Dormers, Stone carving, Row houses, and Balustrades
    Creator:
    Greenleaf, James G.
    Identifier:
    VAC5094-05202
    Geographic Location:
    Street Address: 15 East 64th Street, Quarry: Dark Hollow, and Coordinates: 40.767071, -73.969563
    Call Number:
    NY3020_1_0
    Caption:
    Photographer/Studio: Wurts Brothers and Cut Stone Contractor: James H. Young Stone Co.
    City:
    New York
    State/Province:
    NY
    Physical Description:
    Kind of Stone: No. 1 Gray
    Persistent URL:
    http://purl.dlib.indiana.edu/iudl/images/VAC5094/VAC5094-05202
    Holding Location:
    Bloomington - Indiana Geological and Water Survey
    Geology Building
    1001 E. 10th St.
    Bloomington, IN 47405
    Contact at igwsinfo@indiana.edu, 812-855-7636

    IU Bloomington
    Building a Nation - Indiana Limestone Photograph Collection

  • Empire City Savings Bank

    Empire City Savings Bank
    Description:
    Demolished? Not found at above address (Google Maps search). and Stamped on back: The Consolidated Stone Company
    Subject:
    Arches, Banks, Columns, and Stone carving
    Creator:
    Trowbridge & Livingston
    Identifier:
    VAC5094-05197
    Geographic Location:
    Street Address: 231 West 125th Street
    Call Number:
    NY2995_1_0
    Caption:
    Caption: Stamped on back: The Consolidated Stone Company, Photographer/Studio: Wurts Brothers, and Cut Stone Contractor: Barr, Thaw & Fraser Co.
    City:
    New York
    State/Province:
    NY
    Physical Description:
    Kind of Stone: Select Buff
    Alternate Identifier:
    804973
    Persistent URL:
    http://purl.dlib.indiana.edu/iudl/images/VAC5094/VAC5094-05197
    Holding Location:
    Bloomington - Indiana Geological and Water Survey
    Geology Building
    1001 E. 10th St.
    Bloomington, IN 47405
    Contact at igwsinfo@indiana.edu, 812-855-7636

    IU Bloomington
    Building a Nation - Indiana Limestone Photograph Collection

  • Residence

    Residence
    Description:
    Demolished? Not found at listed address (Google Maps search).
    Subject:
    Stone carving, Mansions, Row houses, Terraces, and Arches
    Creator:
    Schmidt, Mott B.
    Identifier:
    VAC5094-05196
    Geographic Location:
    Street Address: 814 Fifth Avenue
    Call Number:
    NY2994_1_0
    Caption:
    Photographer/Studio: Wurts Brothers and Cut Stone Contractor: James Gillies & Sons
    City:
    New York
    State/Province:
    NY
    Physical Description:
    Kind of Stone: Select Buff
    Alternate Identifier:
    805000
    Persistent URL:
    http://purl.dlib.indiana.edu/iudl/images/VAC5094/VAC5094-05196
    Holding Location:
    Bloomington - Indiana Geological and Water Survey
    Geology Building
    1001 E. 10th St.
    Bloomington, IN 47405
    Contact at igwsinfo@indiana.edu, 812-855-7636

    IU Bloomington
    Building a Nation - Indiana Limestone Photograph Collection

  • Fahnestock Residence

    Fahnestock Residence
    Description:
    Stone Grading of "No. 1 Buff" changed to Select Buff in 1917
    Subject:
    Capitals (Columns), Columns, Row houses, Stone carving, Mansions, and Arches
    Creator:
    Hoppin & Koen
    Date Created:
    1918
    Identifier:
    VAC5094-05195
    Geographic Location:
    Coordinates: 40.768333, -73.968667 and Street Address: 15 East 66th Street
    Call Number:
    NY2993_1_0
    Caption:
    Photographer/Studio: Wurts Brothers and Cut Stone Contractor: James H. Young Stone Co.
    City:
    New York
    State/Province:
    NY
    Physical Description:
    Kind of Stone: No. 1 Buff
    Persistent URL:
    http://purl.dlib.indiana.edu/iudl/images/VAC5094/VAC5094-05195
    Holding Location:
    Bloomington - Indiana Geological and Water Survey
    Geology Building
    1001 E. 10th St.
    Bloomington, IN 47405
    Contact at igwsinfo@indiana.edu, 812-855-7636

    IU Bloomington
    Building a Nation - Indiana Limestone Photograph Collection

  • Apartment House

    Apartment House
    Subject:
    Stone carving, Balustrades, Apartments, and Arches
    Creator:
    Carpenter, James Edwin Ruthven
    Identifier:
    VAC5094-05194
    Geographic Location:
    Street Address: 640 Park Avenue and Coordinates: 40.767583, -73.966838
    Call Number:
    NY2983_1_0
    Caption:
    Photographer/Studio: Wurts Brothers and Cut Stone Contractor: John Hutchinson & Sons
    City:
    New York
    State/Province:
    NY
    Physical Description:
    Kind of Stone: Standard Buff
    Alternate Identifier:
    807860
    Persistent URL:
    http://purl.dlib.indiana.edu/iudl/images/VAC5094/VAC5094-05194
    Holding Location:
    Bloomington - Indiana Geological and Water Survey
    Geology Building
    1001 E. 10th St.
    Bloomington, IN 47405
    Contact at igwsinfo@indiana.edu, 812-855-7636

    IU Bloomington
    Building a Nation - Indiana Limestone Photograph Collection