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So for the second part of our final assignment we had to draw a leaf 9 times. I actually thought this was a very appropriate assignment. Not only is it fall (or maybe its winter now i don't know) but all the leaves have fallen. We are not only ending a new chapter but we will be begining a new one, therefore we will be turning over a new leaf!
~10 BuiLdInGs~
Name: Macy'sLocation: 151 West 34th Street, New York CityArchitect: Delemos & Cordes1st Built: 1857
Function: Department Store
The NYC Macy's is the largest Macy's building out of any other buildings in the chain. It is also the first Macy's store that was created. Rowland Hussey Macy was the founder of this popular chain of department stores. However, back in his time it was just a little corner store. The stores emblem, a red star, was created to mimick a tattoo that Rowland H. Macy had. Macy's is also the proud location where an annual Thanksgiving parade is held.
Name: The Bellagio Hotel
Location: Las Vegas, NevadaArchitect: Deruyter Butler with Atlandia Design (Design), Jerde Partnership (Theme), Marnell Corrao Associates (Record)
1st Built: 1998
Function: Hotel
The Bellagio has 3,933 guest rooms and suites. It has also received the AAA five-diamond award. It has many features that surpass its status as a hotel. These include, shops, restaurants, a spa, casino, showroom, wedding chapel, convention and business rooms, pools, and a fabulous light show provided by fountains in the courtyard.
Name: Smithsonian Institution
Location: Washington D.CArchitect: James Renwick Jr.
1st Built: 1855
Funtion: Museum
This was the first building constructed for the Smithsonian Institution. It is also referred to as The Castle. The Smithsonian Institution was a gift to the United States by British scientist James Smithson. Today this building is used for the administers office spaces.
Name: FAO Schwarz
Location: 5th Avenue, New York City
Architect: Original Unknown
1st Built: 1870
Function: Toy Store
FAO Schwarz was founded by Frederick August Otto Shwarz and his brothers. The first store was located in Baltimore, Maryland. However, the New York store became the flagship store of the whole chain. The New York location was also redesigned by David Rockwell in 2004.
Name: Beverly Wilshire Hotel
Location: Beverly Hills, California
Architect: Walter G. McCarty
1st Built: 1928
Function: Hotel
The Beverly Wilshire Hotel is constructed up of an Italian Renaissance architectural style. It is located right next to Rodeo Drive, which is a street full of designer shops. The movie Pretty Woman actually filmed some of their scenes here because of the elegant surroundings.
Name: Carnegie Hall
Location: 7th Avenue, New York City
Architect: William B. Tuthill
1st Built: 1891
Function: Theater
Carnegie Hall is one of the most famous theaters around the globe. Actually, the reason I chose this building is because my grandmother is distantly related to Andrew Carnegie and she has traced him through her family tree. The reason it is called Carnegie Hall is because Andrew Carnegie funded it.
Name: Radio City Music Hall
Location: 6th Avenue, New York City
Architect: Edward Durell Stone
1st Built: 1932
Function: Theater
The Radio City Music Hall is built in an art deco style of architecture. It is the home of the Radio City Rocketts. Many award shows and other important events are held here regularly.
Name: The Trump Plaza
Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey
Architect: Martin Stern Jr.
1st Built: 1984
Function: Hotel and Casino
The Trump Plaza is located on the popular boardwalk on the beach of Atlantic City. Of course Atlantic City is known for its gambling so this hotel is also part casino. It is a four star hotel with many pleasing amenities.
Name: The Biltmore Estate
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Architect: Richard Morris Hunt
1st Built: 1895
Function: Home
The Biltmore Estate is so large that it took about six years to build. It was constructed for George W. Vanderbilt. The Biltmore Estate is one of the biggest privately owned estates here in North Carolina. It is open to the public for tours, shopping and viewing its beautifully decorated rooms.
