: Childhood plays a prominent role in THE ADDRESS. With 2016s debut of THE DOLLHOUSE, Fiona Davis made one of the most stunning entrances as an author who knows her way around historical fiction. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Read my interview with Fiona about her first book, THE DOLLHOUSE. [35], The construction of Central Park in the 1860s spurred construction in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, but similar development in the Upper West Side was slower to come. Shes not your typical kowtowing woman of the Victorian Era. [9][122], The Dakota was completed by October 27, 1884,[107] and was fully rented upon its completion. Rest assured, this is no sophomore slump; I adored it. The building is a National Historic Landmark and has been designated a city landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. It's possible that the ghost John Lennon talked about seeing made appearances in front of several other people. "[173][209] Investor and resident Buddy Fletcher filed a lawsuit in 2011, claiming that the board had made racist remarks against would-be residents on numerous occasions,[178][179] but a New York state judge dismissed Fletcher's suit in 2015. The Address Davis, Fiona, 1966- "After a failed apprenticeship, working her way up to head housekeeper of a posh London hotel is more than Sara Smythe ever thought she'd make of herself. The opportunity to move to America. [28][29] The band course is decorated with a diaper pattern. [18][25][28] The space measures 90ft (27m) long and up to 55ft (17m) wide. Fresh out of rehab, the former party girl and interior designer is homeless, jobless and penniless. [34][11][116][d] The Dakota's remoteness did directly give rise to the nickname "Clark's Folly". [15] The building is on the crest of the West Side plateau, which overlooks much of Manhattan. Writers Sarah Bradford Landau and Carl W. Condit described the building as being built in a German Renaissance Revival style,[25] but a contemporary source described the building's design as being patterned after "the period of Francis I". The opportunity to move to America. [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. [76] Beside servants' quarters, there was a playroom and a gymnasium on the roof, which was labeled as the "tenth story". [106][109] As part of the project, Clark also excavated an Artesian well measuring about 365ft (111m) deep and 8in (200mm) wide. [132] Nonetheless, the Dakota remained the only large apartment building in the neighborhood until the end of the 19th century. Fall book wreath from L. Lindsays archives. Ono even claims to have heard Lennon's ghost speak. The Dakotawas also a prominent filming location for one of the most cursed movies in history. [17][67][70] Some apartments had plaster ceilings. In 1985, Bailey Camden is desperate for new opportunities. [46] Both the Dakota and the adjacent row houses were served by a mechanical plant below the garden. Clark announced plans for an apartment complex at the site in 1879 and work began in late October 1880. [73] This gave residents a feeling of privacy, since tenants were largely separated both from each other and from servants. 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. [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. 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. WebTheodore may be an amalgamation of famous, visionary architects of the Gilded Age. [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. One hundred years later we meet Bailey Camden, She has been stripped of everything, a former interior designer, drugs became her way of life. I knew I wanted to have an architect in the 1880s time line, so that he and Sara Smythe could team up to get the building ready for opening day. Residential building in Manhattan, New York, This article is about the apartment building in New York City. WebBut 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, her world is suddenly awash in possibility--no mean feat for a servant in 1884. [76] The building particularly appealed to theatrical figures because of its proximity to the Broadway Theater District, which was also on the West Side. [39], A glass breezeway ran along the western portion of the courtyard. As I dug deeper into its history, I knew it was the perfect choice for a dual-narrative historical fiction novel. [23][143] The LPC hired experts who determined that a full restoration would cost $1 million, which amounted to an additional $10,000 assessment for each of the Dakota's 95 tenants. [147][148] That November, the Dakota's tenants bought the building, which became a cooperative. [167] Notable residents of the Dakota have included:.mw-parser-output .div-col{margin-top:0.3em;column-width:30em}.mw-parser-output .div-col-small{font-size:90%}.mw-parser-output .div-col-rules{column-rule:1px solid #aaa}.mw-parser-output .div-col dl,.mw-parser-output .div-col ol,.mw-parser-output .div-col ul{margin-top:0}.mw-parser-output .div-col li,.mw-parser-output .div-col dd{page-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid-column}, As at other luxury apartment buildings in New York City, some of the Dakota's residents use their units as pieds-a-terre rather than as their primary residences. Sara is to be the new managerette of the soon-to-be opened The Dakota. [163], Even in the early 21st century, there was high demand for units at the Dakota. If there is a Dakota building curse, it may have become most prominent with Lennon's death. : Fiona, its been a pleasure. Maysles told The New York Times: "What's so shocking is that the building is losing its touch with interesting people. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. 15A19, 4165, and 101103 West 73rd Street are still extant. When the courtyard was rebuilt in 2004, the sidewalk under the breezeway was reconstructed with bluestone pavers that measure up to 6ft (1.8m) long and 5in (130mm) thick. [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]. [40], Because the Dakota had fewer apartments than nearby co-ops, maintenance expenses tended to be much higher. In particular, he proposed the following names: 1900 US Census, 1907 Passport Application, "Moon New York Walks", Moon Travel Guides, Avalon Publishing, 2017, U.S. National Register of Historic Places, New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, List of National Historic Landmarks in New York City, List of New York City Designated Landmarks in Manhattan from 59th to 110th Streets, National Register of Historic Places listings in Manhattan from 59th to 110th Streets, New York City Department of City Planning, "What Are Dakota and Montana Doing in New York? Producer William Castle's misfortune came nextwith a severe case of kidney stones. Strawberry Fields, just across the street from the Dakota, is an important location in the book as well. Two generations ago, Baileys grandfather was the ward of famed architect Theodore Camden. [142] The Clarks were responsible for all repairs and maintenance and were subject to little, if any scrutiny. Fiona Davis:Not a thing I loved these questions thank you so much! [60] By that October, the building had been constructed to the second story, although the Real Estate Record wrote that "it is hardly to be expected that it will be under roof before the winter sets in". However, one thingthat doesn't seem to get much attention is her link to the Dakota building and the curse that many believe exists. [69] The attic had six water tanks, each with a capacity of 5,000U.S.gal (19,000L). I found Sara to be extremely likable, sympathetic, relatable, and quite strong. "[117][213] Two years later, H. W. Fabian referred to the Dakota as the "most excellent of any of the kind in New York",[53][214] and M. G. Van Renneslaer said the Dakota was the only apartment building she had ever seen that "merits praise". ], Author| Interviewer |Book Reviewer| Photographer. [4], The Dakota is one of several apartment buildings on Central Park West that are primarily identified by an official name. [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. [129] Even in 1890, the row houses on the same block were bringing more income than was the Dakota. She's not the only one to have had a paranormal encounter with Lennon, either. Each apartment at the Dakota had a unique layout with four to twenty rooms. Still, shes alone and unwilling to run home. Image of The Dakota retrieved from Wikipedia, historical images of Nellie Bly (a.k.a. [226][227] Nonetheless, relatively little scholarly material about the Dakota has been published. Aside from Lennon, countless well-known individuals such as Lauren Bacall, Boris Karloff, and Joe Namath have lived there. The building's design includes deep roofs with dormers, terracotta spandrels and panels, niches, balconies, and balustrades. [32][114][141] For the next three decades, the Dakota remained largely unchanged,[76] and the building even retained its original elevators. The Dakota has historically been home to many artists, actors, and musicians, including John Lennon, who was murdered outside the building in 1980. A.I.A. [69], In addition to the Dakota's in-house staff, each tenant could employ up to five of their own servants on site. Stephen Birmingham's book Life at the Dakota was published in 1979,[156][225] while historian Andrew Alpern's book The Dakota: A History of the Worlds Best-Known Apartment Building was published in 2015. [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. 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. [50], The Dakota's board of directors announced in 1974 that the roof would need to be replaced, since the slate tiles had started to fall off and the copper trim had deteriorated. WebGathered from those who lived during the same time period , were born in the same place, or who have a family name in common. [17][43] The generators became obsolete after the neighborhood was connected to the city's power grid, and the boilers and engines were relocated to the Dakota's basement. [223] Illustrations of the building appeared on several magazine covers, including the July 12, 1982, issue of The New Yorker magazine and the 1979 Christmas catalog for Brentano's bookstore. The board of directors decided to instead conduct a smaller-scale renovation. Residents generally continued to live in the building for prolonged periods, and maintenance costs continued to increase. The Clarks were unable to sell the plot with that restriction, and the Langham apartment building was erected on the site. [90][91] Some units have been substantially redesigned; for example, a four-bedroom unit was renovated in the modern style in the 2010s. XXI - 1924. [138] Whereas the Dakota underwent few alterations in its first fifty years, the neighborhood changed dramatically during that period. [40][162] The LPC approved all aspects of the planned renovation. [74], At each corner of the courtyard, four wrought-bronze staircases and four residents' elevators lead from the entrances to the upper stories. [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. The Dakota apartment building is one of the most architecturally significant places in New York City. Two generations ago, Baileys grandfather was the ward of famed architect Theodore Camden. But the absence of a genetic connection means Bailey wont see a dime of the Camden familys substantial estate. Director Roman Polanski's wife, Sharon Tate, became increasingly interested in the occult as a result of the movie. 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. The Dakota was fully rented upon its completion. [94] There was a florist, a messengers' office, and a telegraph office for residents. [26][67] The main section of the basement is directly under the courtyard and has an asphaltum floor. [79] Apartments on the east side of the building (facing Central Park) generally had a reception area, a drawing room, a library, a kitchen, a pantry, a bath, four bedrooms, one full bathroom, and butlers' and maids' quarters. [60][78][105] Hardenbergh simultaneously designed several dozen low-rise row houses for Clark on 73rd Street. [222] Since then, the building and its inhabitants have been detailed in numerous periodicals, including Look and Architectural Forum. [18] Above the sixth story is a stone cornice, which separates the seventh story and the roof from the rest of the facade. [17][43] There were 300 electric bells and 4,000 electric lights, all powered by the mechanical plant to the west of the building. The opportunity to move to America. [35][41] After automobiles supplanted horse-drawn carriages, the Dakota banned automobiles from the courtyard[41] because the space could not support the weight of modern vehicles. [69][220] American Architect had only one complaint: "The service-entrances to the suites are situated upon the same court-yard, so that grocers' wagons and ice-carts are almost always to be seen standing about in the space which should be reserved exclusively for more fashionable equipages, and for the promenades of the tenants of the house. Joey Harrow, a fellow musician, told people that he saw Lennon standing surrounded by light in the building's archway. The opportunity to move to America. [17][70] Ceiling heights ranged from 15ft (4.6m) at the first story to 12ft (3.7m) at the eighth story. [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. [99] The Dakota is also New York City's oldest surviving luxury apartment building, although it was not the first such structure to be built in the city. [71] Architect Robert A. M. Stern wrote in 1999: "The Dakota was an undisputed masterpiece, far and away the grandest apartment house of the Gilded Age in New York and rivaling, if not exceeding, in logic and luxury any comparable building in Paris and London". [137] The New York Times wrote in the 1920s that the Dakota "has always maintained its old-time popularity". 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. [32][33], The building is largely square in plan and built around a central "I"-shaped courtyard. What research did you do? [23] Hardenbergh filed plans for an eight-story "Family Hotel" at the site in September 1880, at which point it was planned to cost one million dollars. [173][193] In 2002, the board rejected corrugated cardboard magnate Dennis Mehiel;[206] he was only allowed to move into the building 20 years later. [121] The mechanical equipment was being installed in the building by March 1884. WebThe Dakota in New York is Americas first luxury apartment building, designed by the architect Theodore Camden. Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono, has publicly stated that her husband's ghost is at the Dakota building. apartment. Two generations ago, Bailey?s grandfather was the ward of famed architect Theodore Camden. [84], Residents customized their apartments to fit their needs and, in some cases, their occupations. [155] Years after Lennon's death, the Dakota's residents tended to eschew publicity. 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 possibility--no mean feat for a servant in 1884. [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 opportunity to be the female manager of the Dakota. Thats where Theo came in hes in charge of the interiors for the building and I could make him do my bidding without any constraints. [26] The building's design includes deep roofs with a profusion of dormers, terracotta spandrels and panels, niches, balconies, and balustrades. [218], Some critics also made commentary about specific architectural elements of the Dakota. [46] Under the co-op arrangement, the residents were obligated to share all maintenance and repair costs, which the Clark family had previously handled. Two generations ago, Baileys grandfather was the ward of famed architect Theodore Camden. 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. But the absence of a genetic connection means Bailey wont see a dime of the Camden familys substantial estate. [50] Images show that the garden was surrounded by a fence, and the area above the mechanical plant was further enclosed by a hedge. [1] The building is topped by gables at each of its corners. In 1985, Bailey Camden is desperate for new opportunities. [27], The Dakota is a nine-story building; most of the building is seven stories high, although there are also two-story gables. [33][140] Stephen Clark intended to continue operating the Dakota and preserve the garden to the west. It's also intriguingfor a few darker reasons, most notably as the backdrop to John Lennon's murder. [46], The building is surrounded by a recessed areaway, also described as a dry moat. 1875 - 1969. The next book will be set at Grand Central Terminal one of New York Citys most famous iconic buildings and Im having a blast working on it. [143], By the 1950s, the servants' quarters on the upper stories had been converted to apartments. After World War II, the kitchen was closed and became a studio apartment for Giora Novak. Some Dakota building stories indicate that this New York City landmark is haunted as well as cursed. [217], Praise for the building continued in later years. Between these rolled beams were brick or terracotta arches. [Author and cover image courtesy of Dutton and used with permission. [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". WebThe Dakota was constructed between 1880 and 1884 in the Renaissance Revival style and was designed by Henry Janeway Hardenbergh for businessman Edward Cabot Clark. [53][56] The sidewalk was originally made of bluestone slabs. [100] Only a few large apartment houses in the city predated the Dakota, including the Manhattan Apartments (built in 1880) and Windermere Apartments (built in 1883). [60] The archway is flanked by pedestals with metal urns, and there are three windows in the upper portion of the archway. In 1961, the Dakota's residents bought the building from the Clark family and converted it into a housing cooperative. [156] The areaway around the Dakota was restored in the mid-1980s, and architectural firm Glass & Glass began drawing up plans for a full restoration of the building. [21] Clark developed another set of row houses at 1365 and 103151 West 73rd Street, some of which still exist. The facade is largely composed of brick with sandstone trim and terracotta detailing. [64] The floors were made of inlaid tiles of marble, while the walls had English oak wainscoting, above which were bronze bas-reliefs. [124] All of the Dakota's residents were wealthy, although not particularly famous. The opportunity to move to America. Ive been doing a lot of author talks in bookstores and libraries and the response has been incredibly warm and enthusiastic. [156] By then, there were 93 apartments, and the original floor plans had been rearranged extensively. [53] An entrance to the New York City Subway's 72nd Street station, served by the B and C trains,[54] is built within this areaway. People still flock to the outside of the Dakota decades after John Lennon's death. 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. [35] The service elevators, among the first in the city, lead to the kitchens of the apartments. [28][40] This breezeway had been installed during the 1920s to protect residents from inclement weather. 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. [173], The Dakota's board maintains a set of house rules for residents and their guests; in 2011, The New York Times characterized several of the rules as appearing "like they could have been drafted when the building opened". 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