Terra Cotta on the Kaufmann’s Building

~ Dr. Boli

The Kaufmann’s building at Fifth and Smithfield was designed by Benno Janssen, who gave it a facing of ornate terra-cotta tiles. Compare these decorations to the similar ones on Janssen’s earlier Buhl Building farther down Fifth Avenue.

Published by Dr. Boli

HENRICUS ALBERTUS BOLI manages Father Pitt’s Internet presence for him, since Old Pa Pitt is a bit old-fashioned. You can find Dr. Boli at drboli.com.

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