The architecture of New York City is a mixture of architectural styles. The Gilded Age of the 1880’s transformed the city into an exciting metropolis, while Art Deco designs from the 1920’s and 1930’s added ornamentation and verticality.
Architectural styles in New York City include the Gothic Revival of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Beaux-Arts buildings such as Grand Central Terminal and the Art Deco style at Rockefeller Center and the Empire State Building.
Many of the buildings have impressive entrances and are decorated with distinctive works of art. The façades feature sculptures, statues and bas-reliefs. The lobbies often hide sophisticated decorative elements, sometimes a vaulted ceiling with frescoes or frosted or etched glass skylights. There are gardens, restaurants and bars on the rooftops. Keep your head up as you walk the streets of New York City. Each building is different, each façade is unique. Here, art is available to everyone on the street, just raise your head.
