[96] In the late 19th century, hundreds of empty lots were available along the west side of Central Park. [18] Above the sixth story is a stone cornice, which separates the seventh story and the roof from the rest of the facade. Fresh out of rehab, the former party girl and interior designer is homeless, jobless and penniless. [125], By 1992, the Dakota's facade was again being cleaned. Henry Hardenbergh was the actual architect for the Dakota (and the Plaza Hotel and a number of other fabulous buildings), so I didnt mind having him make a cameo, but I didnt want to try to fit his life into my story. [32][33] From the beginning, the building was equipped with "a complete system of electric communication", including electric bells that were used to request the elevators. The location of Clark's apartment was intended to attract tenants who were still accustomed to low-rise row houses. [24][1] The Dakota measures 185ft (56m) tall and was the tallest building in the neighborhood when it was constructed. Her historical fiction debut, The Dollhouse, was published in 2016. When a chance encounter with Theodore Camden, one of the architects of the grand New York apartment house the Dakota, leads to a job offer for Sara Smythe, her world is suddenly awash in possibilityno mean feat for a servant in 1884. [139] On the Dakota's 50th anniversary, the New York Herald Tribune described the building as standing "firmly on its unimpeachable foundations; somewhat shorter than its neighbors but immeasurably more impressive". [50][52][61] Portraits of a man and woman (probably Edward C. Clark's partner Isaac Merritt Singer and Isaac's wife Isabella Boyer Singer) are placed above the doorway. [32][114][141] For the next three decades, the Dakota remained largely unchanged,[76] and the building even retained its original elevators. [164][165] The Dakota had 85 co-op units by the 2010s. [104], In 1879, Clark announced plans for an apartment complex at the intersection of 72nd Street and Eighth Avenue[23] (the latter of which was renamed Central Park West in 1883[6]). The Dakota's raised basement is clad with sandstone. The opportunity to be the female manager of the Dakota. : Fiona, its been a pleasure. [15][113] Though the Clark family never denied this story,[65] its veracity is disputed, as contemporary publications did not discuss the building's remoteness. ], Author| Interviewer |Book Reviewer| Photographer. [18] Many of the horse-drawn carriages were dispatched from the now-demolished Dakota Stables at 75th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, developed by Edward C. Clark's son Alfred Corning Clark. [26][67][c] The initial plans had called for six[77][78] or eight apartments of about equal size on each of the seven lowest floors. [53][125] None of the early residents were included in the "Four Hundred", a list of prominent individuals in New York society during the Gilded Age. Two generations ago, Baileys grandfather was the ward of famed architect Theodore Camden. [76], In January 1961, the Glickman Corporation paid $4.6 million for the Dakota and an adjoining lot that contained the building's boiler room. [121] The mechanical equipment was being installed in the building by March 1884. XXI - 1924. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Read my interview with Fiona about her first book, THE DOLLHOUSE. The kitchens had marble wainscoting and Minton tile, while the bathrooms contained porcelain bathtubs. This choice may have led to many unintended consequences, though. [52] Some of the apartments also had balconies, which allowed apartment layouts to be further customized, while also blending in with the building's overall design. The opportunity to move to America and become the female manager of The Dakota, which promises to be the greatest apartment house in the world. The opportunity to move to America. (LogOut/ [156] By then, there were 93 apartments, and the original floor plans had been rearranged extensively. [74] Each service stair and elevator served two apartments per floor. [58] The large amount of ornament created the impression of variety between different parts of the facade. [28][29] The band course is decorated with a diaper pattern. [37] The apartments are accessed by four passageways, one from each corner of the courtyard. [18] The deck of the courtyard was entirely replaced in 2004 because the steel beams that supported it had corroded severely. [82] The Dakota also had a ladies' reception room with an artwork by the Misses Greatorex. The facade is largely composed of brick with sandstone trim and terracotta detailing. [76][84], Each apartment contained fixtures and materials that were similar to those in contemporary brownstone row houses. [35] In some cases, an elevator served only one apartment on a floor, so the elevator doors opened directly into that tenant's foyer. [a] All of these houses were designed by Hardenbergh. Shes the real deal in the book. [Author and cover image courtesy of Dutton and used with permission. The building had undergone many changes since it opened in 1884 on the edge of Central Park, back when the neighborhood was described by one newspaper as full of rocks, swamps, goats, and shanties. By the 1980s, a couple of tenants had torn down the period details from their apartments and replaced them with shag carpets and wall-to-ceiling mirrors. Ono even claims to have heard Lennon's ghost speak. Change). [84], Residents customized their apartments to fit their needs and, in some cases, their occupations. The opportunity to move to America, where a person can rise aboveone'sstation. It's also intriguingfor a few darker reasons, most notably as the backdrop to John Lennon's murder. A.I.A. We'll probably never know, but contractors who worked onHolliday's old apartment reported that it'shaunted. When a chance encounter with Theodore Camden, one of the architects of the grand New York apartment house the Dakota, leads to a job offer for Sara Smythe, her world is suddenly awash in possibility - no mean feat for a servant Fresh out of rehab, the former party girl and interior designer is homeless, jobless, and penniless. The ceiling was also made of carved English oak. [35] The service elevators, among the first in the city, lead to the kitchens of the apartments. [13] By contrast, buildings on Fifth Avenue, along the eastern side of Central Park, are mainly known by their addresses. I absolutely loved the clear sense of place in THE ADDRESS, the vivid details and found it to be a very engaging piece of historical fiction. [34][11][116][d] The Dakota's remoteness did directly give rise to the nickname "Clark's Folly". [28], The Dakota was designed as a fireproof structure. The Dakota was constructed between 1880 and 1884 in the Renaissance Revival style and was designed by Henry Janeway Hardenbergh for businessman Edward Cabot Clark. When a chance encounter with Theodore Camden, one of the architects of the grand New York apartment house the Dakota, leads to a job offer for Sara Smythe, her world is suddenly awash in possibilityno mean feat for a servant in 1884. Fresh out of rehab, the former party girl and interior designer is homeless, jobless, and penniless. [49] There were also tennis and croquet courts within the garden. [30] The elevator cabs were manufactured by Otis Elevators and were finished in mahogany. WebWhen a chance encounter with Theodore Camden, one of the architects of the grand New York apartment house the Dakota, leads to a job offer for Sara Smythe, her world is suddenly awash in possibilityno mean feat for a servant in 1884. [72] In any case, because the Dakota had four entrances with their own elevators and stairs, there were very few public hallways on the upper stories. [95][96] This was in part because of the West Side's steep topography and its dearth of attractions compared with the East Side. The opportunity to move to America. [18][28] Architectural Record likened the 72nd Street entrance to a "fortress entry". [101] During the early 19th century, apartment developments in the city were generally associated with the working class, but by the late 19th century, apartments were also becoming desirable among the middle and upper classes. [26] The building's design includes deep roofs with a profusion of dormers, terracotta spandrels and panels, niches, balconies, and balustrades. Her story is utterly compelling and ultimately tragic. The opportunity to move to America. She's not the only one to have had a paranormal encounter with Lennon, either. I found Sara to be extremely likable, sympathetic, relatable, and quite strong. [81] A Look magazine article in the 1960s described interior designer and antique dealer Frederick P. Victoria as having decorated his apartment with wood "draperies" and antique clocks. In a 1932 New Yorker article, the Dakota was described as being "as close to organic architecture as its most up-to-date neighbor: that is, they are both about fifty years away from the real thing". The challenge comes when you have to narrow down the plot and characters and come up with a story that accurately represents the time periods but also keeps the reader guessing. [4], The Dakota is one of several apartment buildings on Central Park West that are primarily identified by an official name. [69] According to historical records collated by historian Andrew Alpern, the Dakota's earliest residents were active in a variety of industries. [161] The fireplaces were also restored in the late 1990s or early 2000s, requiring some of the fireplace flues to be replaced. After all, everyone knows it as the place where Lennon died. [4][9][10] Nearby locations include the Majestic apartment building immediately to the south, the Olcott Hotel to the west, the Langham apartment building to the north, and Central Park (including the Strawberry Fields memorial) to the east. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. At the time, many tenants were diplomats, theatrical figures, or publishers. The building is a National Historic Landmark and has been designated a city landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. Joey Harrow, a fellow musician, told people that he saw Lennon standing surrounded by light in the building's archway. WebThe year is 1885 and brilliant architect Theodore Camden offers London hotel housekeeper Sara Smythe a once-in-a-lifetime chance to accompany Camden to New York to manage the Dakota, an apartment building on Manhattans Upper West Side, which he helped to build. I couldnt get over the harsh conditions you depicted on Blackwell Island in the book. Perhapsshe lived in the area when the Dakota was built in 1884. The Dakota occupies the western side of Central Park West between 72nd and 73rd Streets. Numerous fans of The Beatles have gone to the Dakota to pay their respects to Lennon, some of whom walked away with ghost stories to tell. [1][59][67] All of the elevators were originally hydraulic cabs with water tanks at the bottom. [111][112] The exterior walls were up to the sixth story by that May, and the builders estimated that the edifice would be completed in 18 months. The modern courtyard is a reinforced-concrete slab, which is covered by granite pavers. 1875 - 1969. [76] The building particularly appealed to theatrical figures because of its proximity to the Broadway Theater District, which was also on the West Side. The opportunity to be the female manager of the Dakota. [37] The writer also suggested that children could play within the courtyard, but this was a minority view, since other observers believed such a usage attracted unsolicited attention. The Dakota had its own power plant, so the lack of municipal electric service did not affect the building. [13] Major developments on the West Side were erected after the Ninth Avenue elevated line opened in 1879, providing direct access to Lower Manhattan. Aside from Lennon, countless well-known individuals such as Lauren Bacall, Boris Karloff, and Joe Namath have lived there. [138] Whereas the Dakota underwent few alterations in its first fifty years, the neighborhood changed dramatically during that period. Are the ghosts of the Dakota building responsible for the curse, and why do so many residentsdie young? [76] Beside servants' quarters, there was a playroom and a gymnasium on the roof, which was labeled as the "tenth story". You can find her atwww.FionaDavis.net. At the time, the vast majority of development on Manhattan Island was south of 23rd Street. [210][211], Before The Dakota was completed, architectural critic Montgomery Schuyler was skeptical of the building's potential, saying: "At present, it is too isolated to come to anything like an immediate favor with the wealthy classes"[69] By the time the Dakota opened, it was widely acclaimed. [1][59][67] The strength of the Dakota's superstructure rivaled that of contemporary office buildings. The opportunity to move to America. [19][22], Henry Janeway Hardenbergh designed the Dakota for Edward C. Clark between 1880 and 1884. [18][29] The 72nd Street elevation also has a gable above the central entrance. On Central Park West, the central section of the roof is a hip roof. [51] The garden had become a parking lot by the 1950s,[46][51] and the Mayfair was developed on the garden's site in 1964. [162] The restoration of the courtyard started in February 2004 and was completed seven and a half months later. [53] Clark's apartment on the sixth floor had 18 rooms, 17 fireplaces, and a drawing room that rivaled the design of the ground-floor dining room. [28][1] A depiction of a Native American's head is carved on the facade. [34] At a speech in December 1879, Clark told the West Side Association: "There are but few persons who are princely enough to wish to occupy an entire palacebut I believe there are many who would like to occupy a portion of a great building. Formerly, there was a garden to the west of the Dakota, underneath which was a mechanical plant serving the Dakota and some adjacent row houses. [25][65][66] Partitions in the hallways are made of "fireproof blocks", while partitions in other parts of the building are made of either "fireproof blocks" or brick. While he was in the hospital, he had vivid hallucinations about the movie. [4] The land lot has frontages of 200ft (61m) along Central Park West and 204ft (62m) along 72nd and 73rd Streets. The Dakota apartment building is one of the most architecturally significant places in New York City. [42] The Dakota's distinct upper and lower courtyards differed from that of Hardenbergh and Clark's earlier Van Corlear apartment house at Seventh Avenue and 55th Street, where residents and servants used the same courtyard. [155][229], The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the Dakota as a New York City landmark in February 1969. In 1961, the Dakota's residents bought the building from the Clark family and converted it into a housing cooperative. According to witnesses, the paranormal figure wore outdated clothing. [3][230] The Dakota is also part of the Central Park West Historic District, which was designated as an NRHP district in 1982,[231] as well as the Upper West Side Historic District, which became a New York City historic district in 1990.[232]. [215] Schuyler, reappraising the building in 1896, said: "The architectural results were so successful that it is a very considerable distinction to have designed the best apartment house in New York. [94] There was a florist, a messengers' office, and a telegraph office for residents. [150] By the mid-1960s, members of the co-op had to pay carrying charges of up to $14,400 a year, in addition to a maximum down payment of $60,000 on their apartments. [69], In addition to the Dakota's in-house staff, each tenant could employ up to five of their own servants on site. The opportunity to be the female manager of the Dakota. [48] The steam plant in the basement, as well as the building's eight hydraulic elevators, were powered by water that was collected from the roof and from underneath each apartment's radiators. According to Wilbur Ross, a former president of the Dakota's board, a planned "centennial art book" about the building was canceled in 1984 because the Dakota was so poorly documented. [212] The New York Daily Graphic wrote that the building was "one of the most perfect apartment houses in the world". [34][42] The driveway descended to the basement, where there was a lower courtyard with the same dimensions as the ground-level courtyard. [222] Numerous replicas of the building have been created, including a model at Legoland Florida, as well as merchandise such as tissue boxes. Two generations ago, Baileys grandfather was the ward of famed architect Theodore Camden. [6][11] One story claims that the name arose from the building's remoteness from the more populous parts of Manhattan, just as the Dakota Territory was considered remote. [18][23][24] The construction process involved several contractors including stonemason John L. Banta, plumber T. Brieu, iron supplier Post & McCord, carpenter J. L. Hamilton, stonework supplier J. Gillis Se Son and Henry Wilson, and woodwork contractor Pottier & Stymus. [1] The building is topped by gables at each of its corners. [113][114][115] The more likely origin for the "Dakota" name was Clark's fondness for the names of the then-new western states and territories. [156] The Dakota has also appeared in several popular media works, including Roman Polanski's 1968 film Rosemary's Baby. Fiona Davis:I love the research phase, when anything is possible and the ideas are bubbling away. The pumps could draw up to 210^6U.S.gal (7,600,000L) of water per day, and over 200mi (320km) of pipes delivered water to each apartment. [17][30] The northern entrance on 73rd Street was seldom used[34] except for funerals. WebWhen a chance encounter with Theodore Camden, one of the architects of the grand New York apartment house the Dakota, leads to a job offer for Sara Smythe, her world is suddenly awash in possibilityno mean feat for a servant in 1884. [11], The Dakota's developer Edward Cabot Clark, who headed the Singer Manufacturing Company, selected the building's site based on several characteristics. Even if no curse was preexistentbefore Lennon's death, the Dakota building has feltcursed and haunted ever since. [83] Many of the original apartments have been subdivided over the years, though the Dakota's co-op board has endorsed numerous apartment renovations in which the original layouts were restored. The hallways on the upper stories are wainscoted in wood, while the ceilings and walls are made of plaster. [6] The earliest recorded appearance of this claim was in 1933, when the Dakota's longtime manager told the New York Herald Tribune: "Probably it was called 'Dakota' because it was so far west and so far north". However, one thingthat doesn't seem to get much attention is her link to the Dakota building and the curse that many believe exists. Can you tell us a little about how that piece of the story came to be? [42] All servants entered and exited the Dakota through this driveway. [173], On numerous occasions, the board has refused to allow high-profile personalities to move into the building, including musicians Gene Simmons,[203] Billy Joel,[204] and Carly Simon,[205] as well as performers Madonna and Cher, baseball player Alex Rodriguez, and comedian Judd Apatow. Renovation workersreported spectral activity in the 1960s. [46] Under the co-op arrangement, the residents were obligated to share all maintenance and repair costs, which the Clark family had previously handled. [143], By the 1950s, the servants' quarters on the upper stories had been converted to apartments. Rosemary's Babyused the exterior of the Dakota building to depict The Bramford, whichwashome to someof the film's central characters. Two generations ago, Baileys grandfather was the ward of famed architect Theodore Camden. The plant's roof was constructed of brick arches and iron beams, and the garden was planted above it. [173] The Dakota's co-op board, which decides whether to allow prospective tenants, has a reputation for selectivity. [16][17] Additionally, 72nd Street is 100ft (30m) wide, making it one of several major crosstown streets in the Manhattan street grid. Nellie Bly, a journalist for the New York World during the 1880s, actually went by the name Nellie Brown when she went undercover to expose the injustices at Blackwells Island Asylum. [26][67] The main section of the basement is directly under the courtyard and has an asphaltum floor. : As with THE ADDRESS and THE DOLLHOUSE, where there any iconic sites you visited in your research (or in the book) that will appear in a forthcoming book? [17][70][69], The passageways from the courtyard lead to ground-level spaces with wooden paneling and marble wainscoting. The opportunity to be the female manager of the Dakota. 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