229 Convent Avenue, New York City NY United States
Status:
built
Construction Dates
Began
1903
Finished
1907
Floor Count
8
Building Uses
- education
- other
- university
Structural Types
- highrise
- atrium
Heights
Value
Source / Comments
Roof
133 ft
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Description Architect: George B. Post
- Features the "Great Hall," a regal, nave-like space filled with light and framed by impressive columns. The room is 185 feet in length, 89 feet wide, and 63 feet high, and seats 1,520 persons. A large, detailed mural, "The Graduate," is set on the northeast wall.
- Houses the film and music departments, among others.
- There is a bell in the north tower, which is fully functional.
- Extensive repair and renovation was mostly completed in 2005.
- Restoration of the main entryway to its original configuration was completed in 2010.
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