Louis Korn

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Louis Korn was an American architect from New York City who graduated from Columbia University in 1891. [1] His notable buildings include 9-11 East 16th Street [2] and 91-93 Fifth Avenue, both located in the Ladies' Mile Historic District, and 174-178 Hudson Street which is located in the Tribeca North Historic District. He is known to have specialized in store and loft buildings. [3]

9-11 East 16th St ground floors 9-11 East 16th St ground floors.jpg
9-11 East 16th St ground floors
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9-11 East 16th Street upper front facade

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