Skinner Building (Albuquerque, New Mexico)

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Skinner Building
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Skinner Building, May 2010
Location722 Central Avenue SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Coordinates 35°5′6″N106°39′22.5″W / 35.08500°N 106.656250°W / 35.08500; -106.656250 Coordinates: 35°5′6″N106°39′22.5″W / 35.08500°N 106.656250°W / 35.08500; -106.656250
Built1931
ArchitectA.W. Boehning
Architectural style Art Deco [1]
NRHP reference No. 80004485 [2]
NMSRCP No.784
Significant dates
Added to NRHPNovember 22, 1980
Designated NMSRCPSeptember 16, 1980 [3]

The Skinner Building is a historic building in Albuquerque, New Mexico, considered to be one of the best examples of Art Deco architecture in the city. [1] [4] Originally a grocery store owned by J.A. Skinner, it was designed by local architect A.W. Boehning and built in 1931. The building is of brick construction, with a street facade of white terra cotta tile on the north and west sides. Its exterior features a variety of decorative details including fluted towers, grill work, stained glass, and geometric patterns. [1] The Skinner Building was added to the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties [5] and the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. [2]

A controversial balcony was added to the building in 2001 after being narrowly approved by the city Landmarks and Urban Conservation Commission, with one commissioner resigning in protest over the decision. As required by the city, the balcony is freestanding and does not actually touch the building. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Skinner Building". City of Albuquerque Landmarks and Urban Conservation Commission. Archived from the original on 21 October 2012. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  2. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  3. "New Mexico State and National Registers". New Mexico Historic Preservation Commission. Retrieved 2013-03-13.
  4. 1 2 Sanchez, Isabel (April 24, 2001). "Controversial Balcony To Be Built". Albuquerque Journal. NM. p. B1.
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