[35][36] A writer for the American Architect and Building News described the Dakota's courtyard and similar spaces in other buildings as "a safe, pleasant and sheltered place, under the eye of the Janitor, where tenants can enter, but thieves cannot". [82] Many floor plans for individual apartments have been published over the years, and the Dakota's modern floor plans have been reconstructed based on these documents. (LogOut/ [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". Fresh out of rehab and struggling with staying sober, she gets offered a job by her cousin, Melinda, to oversee the Renovation of The Dakota. L.L. The Dakota had its own power plant, so the lack of municipal electric service did not affect the building. Shes not your typical kowtowing woman of the Victorian Era. [17][70] The service elevators and staircases are placed near the center of each side of the courtyard. William Craig Camden. [9][122], The Dakota was completed by October 27, 1884,[107] and was fully rented upon its completion. Six years before she died in an apparent suicide, she spent a few hours doing a photo shoot inside actress Judy Holliday's apartmentatthe Dakota. 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. "[31] The Wall Street Journal referred to the Beresford, the Dakota, and the San Remo as the "three grand dames of the West Side". [210][211], Before The Dakota was completed, architectural critic Montgomery Schuyler was skeptical of the building's potential, saying: "At present, it is too isolated to come to anything like an immediate favor with the wealthy classes"[69] By the time the Dakota opened, it was widely acclaimed. For example, composer KrzysztofKomedafell into a coma in an eerie coincidence that mirrored the book. Some residents wanted the glass breezeway in the courtyard to be removed, citing aesthetic concerns; preservationists said the general public would have not been able to see the breezeway anyway, since security had been tightened after Lennon's murder. The Dakota, also known as the Dakota Apartments, is a cooperative apartment building at 1 West 72nd Street on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City, United States. [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. [17][18][27] The materials and colors were selected to not only complement each other but also to soften the appearance of the building's shadows and massing. THE ADDRESS is constructed in dual-time periods, 1884 and 1985 respectively, which draws a natural suspense. [52] Some of the apartments also had balconies, which allowed apartment layouts to be further customized, while also blending in with the building's overall design. Fresh out of rehab, the former party girl and interior designer is homeless, jobless and penniless. [125], By 1992, the Dakota's facade was again being cleaned. WebFrom the author of The Dollhouse and The Masterpiece comes the compelling national bestselling novel about the thin lines between love and loss, success and ruin, passion and madness, all hidden behind the walls of The Dakota--New York City's most famous residence. Fiona Davis:I love the research phase, when anything is possible and the ideas are bubbling away. [15] The building is on the crest of the West Side plateau, which overlooks much of Manhattan. [143] The Dakota was one of twelve apartment buildings on Central Park West to be converted into housing cooperatives in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Fiona Davis:Not a thing I loved these questions thank you so much! 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. The opportunity to be the female manager of the Dakota. [150] By the mid-1960s, members of the co-op had to pay carrying charges of up to $14,400 a year, in addition to a maximum down payment of $60,000 on their apartments. The Dakota has historically been home to many artists, actors, and musicians, including John Lennon, who was murdered outside the building in 1980. [6] In its first two years, the Dakota was not profitable. 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. [25], The underground mechanical plant, to the west of the building, measured 150 by 60 by 18ft (45.7 by 18.3 by 5.5m) and contained electrical generators, steam boilers, and steam engines. [160] The LPC gave craftsmanship awards to the restoration architects, Ehrenkrantz & Eckstut Architects and Remco, in 1994. Some Dakota building stories indicate that this New York City landmark is haunted as well as cursed. [30][67] Each corner of the building has a brick shaft with one elevator and one staircase;[17][43] this roughly divides the Dakota into quadrants. L.L. A.I.A. : What do you find most rewarding about writing historical fiction? [13] Major developments on the West Side were erected after the Ninth Avenue elevated line opened in 1879, providing direct access to Lower Manhattan. But 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 possibilityno mean feat for a servant in 1884. 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. [38], A "handsome doorway", measuring 10ft (3.0m) tall,[60] also led from 73rd Street to the courtyard. I couldnt get over the harsh conditions you depicted on Blackwell Island in the book. I realized that setting a book there would give me the perfect excuse to get inside (and was eventually able to do that, through roundabout connections to a couple of very generous tenants). It's also intriguingfor a few darker reasons, most notably as the backdrop to John Lennon's murder. "[9][10] In September 1884, the Real Estate Record reported that the Dakota "will be ready for occupancy October 1" at a yearly rent of $1,500 to $5,000 and that one-quarter of the units had already been rented. There aren't many Hollywood stories more tragic than Marilyn Monroe's. Can you tell us a little about how that piece of the story came to be? The row houses and the large apartment building were part of a larger plan that Clark had for the Upper West Side. I found Sara to be extremely likable, sympathetic, relatable, and quite strong. [26][67][c] The initial plans had called for six[77][78] or eight apartments of about equal size on each of the seven lowest floors. [167] The others were 88 Central Park West, 101 Central Park West, the San Remo, and the Beresford. [155] The building was also depicted in Jack Finney's 1970 novel Time and Again. [82] The Dakota also had a ladies' reception room with an artwork by the Misses Greatorex. Perhapsshe lived in the area when the Dakota was built in 1884. It's possible that the ghost John Lennon talked about seeing made appearances in front of several other people. [46] John Banta was hired as the apartment house's general contractor. 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. [1][59][67] All of the elevators were originally hydraulic cabs with water tanks at the bottom. The challenge comes when you have to narrow down the plot and characters and come up with a story that accurately represents the time periods but also keeps the reader guessing. [84], Residents customized their apartments to fit their needs and, in some cases, their occupations. [4][9][10] Nearby locations include the Majestic apartment building immediately to the south, the Olcott Hotel to the west, the Langham apartment building to the north, and Central Park (including the Strawberry Fields memorial) to the east. [155][229], The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the Dakota as a New York City landmark in February 1969. The opportunity to be the female manager of the Dakota. [173], On numerous occasions, the board has refused to allow high-profile personalities to move into the building, including musicians Gene Simmons,[203] Billy Joel,[204] and Carly Simon,[205] as well as performers Madonna and Cher, baseball player Alex Rodriguez, and comedian Judd Apatow. 1875 - 1969. Two generations ago, Bailey?s grandfather was the ward of famed architect Theodore Camden. The opportunity to move to America. [224], The Dakota's history is detailed in at least two books. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Read my interview with Fiona about her first book, THE DOLLHOUSE. [88][89] Dancer Rudolf Nureyev placed classical paintings in his living room and theatrical artwork in other rooms. 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, Sarah Smythes world is suddenly awash in possibility. [80], According to a 1996 article in New York magazine, many brokers classified the Dakota as one of five top-tier apartment buildings on Central Park West, largely because of its residents, large scale, and "historical prestige". [69] According to historical records collated by historian Andrew Alpern, the Dakota's earliest residents were active in a variety of industries. "[128][216] Architectural Record even spoke critically of the building's high quality, saying in 1902 that the fact that the Dakota was the best-designed apartment house along Central Park West "is not especially encouraging as an architectural sign of the times". [26][105] In early October 1880, about two weeks before construction began, the Real Estate Record and Guide reported that the building was to be a "residential hotel" with between 40 and 50 suites, each with five to twenty rooms. In 1985, Bailey Camden is desperate for new opportunities. Two generations ago, Baileys grandfather was the ward of famed architect Theodore Camden. [95][96] This was in part because of the West Side's steep topography and its dearth of attractions compared with the East Side. WebView Theodore Camden (1918)'s memorial on Fold3. [80] The building's facade was again renovated starting in 2015. [76][84], Each apartment contained fixtures and materials that were similar to those in contemporary brownstone row houses. It's also intriguing for a few darker reasons, most notably as the backdrop to John Lennon's murder. [55] A cast-iron fence separates the areaway from the sidewalk. [226][227] Nonetheless, relatively little scholarly material about the Dakota has been published. But the absence of a genetic connection means Bailey won?t see a dime of the Camden family?s ; a Description of One of the Most Perfect Apartment Houses in the World", "The Dakota Finds Repairs To a Landmark Are Costly", "New Buildings of Prominence New York City", "Bus Seekers Talk of Horse-car Days; Meet in Oldest Central Park West Apartments to Fight 'Old-Fashioned Trolley. The Dakota was fully rented upon its completion. 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 possibility - no mean feat for a servant [90][91] Some units have been substantially redesigned; for example, a four-bedroom unit was renovated in the modern style in the 2010s. [73] For each apartment, this provided the same amount of privacy as the entrances to typical brownstone row houses. Oh but theres moreand to say too much would be giving it all awaylets just saytheres love and loss, success and ruin, mystery, poor decisions, passion and madness that drive the plot. The building was one of the first large developments on the Upper West Side and is the oldest remaining luxury apartment building in New York City. [34][42] The driveway descended to the basement, where there was a lower courtyard with the same dimensions as the ground-level courtyard. [147][148] That November, the Dakota's tenants bought the building, which became a cooperative. [73], In place of dumbwaiters,[44] the building contains four service elevators and four iron staircases for servants. 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. Of course, any large and regal building that was constructed in the 1880sis likely to have been the scene ofat least a few disturbing incidents. : Childhood plays a prominent role in THE ADDRESS. But 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 Lists of spooky places around the world where you might see, here, or feel a real ghost. The residents included lawyers, brokers, merchants, and clothiers, although they also included a cigar merchant, a coal-mine operator, and a stenographer. According to construction plans, the foundation walls were made of bluestone blocks, extended 10 to 18ft (3.0 to 5.5m) deep, and measured 3 to 4ft (0.91 to 1.22m) thick. [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". [77][79][80] Look magazine characterized the differing apartment layouts as a legacy of the "rugged individualism" that had been common when the Dakota opened. WebOne hundred years later, Bailey Camden is desperate for new opportunities: Fresh out of rehab, the former interior designer is homeless, jobless, and penniless. [106], Construction commenced at the end of October 1880. : In my former career, I was a child/adolescent psych R.N. 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. WebGathered from those who lived during the same time period , were born in the same place, or who have a family name in common. [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. 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. There are 11 bays on 72nd Street to the south and Central Park West to the east; 13 bays on 73rd Street to the north; and 17 bays to the west. [212] The New York Daily Graphic wrote that the building was "one of the most perfect apartment houses in the world". [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. He was born in Paris in 1876, and studied architecture under Stanford White, and later became a member of the firm of McKim, Mead and White. One hundred years later we meet Bailey Camden, She has been stripped of everything, a former interior designer, drugs became her way of life. The opportunity to be the female manager of the Dakota. [44][45], To the west of the Dakota was another garden, below which was the building's mechanical plant. Discover and add pictures, bio information and documents about the life of Theodore Camden (1918). Ono even claims to have heard Lennon's ghost speak. Leslie Lindsay: Fiona, its a pleasure to welcome you back to the blog couch. [18][25][28] The space measures 90ft (27m) long and up to 55ft (17m) wide. [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. XXI - 1924. [107][108] The building initially did not have a name, even after the foundations were completed in early 1881. I am guessing Sara Smythe was a composite characterbut what about Theodore Camden? The kitchens and bathrooms contained modern fixtures, though other decorations such as moldings, woodwork, and floor surfaces were similar to those in many row houses. [35][73] Each elevator served a small foyer on each floor that provided access to the two apartments. [155] Years after Lennon's death, the Dakota's residents tended to eschew publicity. For instance, Lennon's widow Yoko Ono paid a monthly fee of $12,566 for her 6,000sqft (560m2) apartment in 1996, while a similarly-sized apartment at the nearby San Remo had a monthly maintenance cost of $6,000. Slide over on that silk settee and join me in conversation with Fiona Davis. The plant's roof was constructed of brick arches and iron beams, and the garden was planted above it. Her story is utterly compelling and ultimately tragic. [24][1] The Dakota measures 185ft (56m) tall and was the tallest building in the neighborhood when it was constructed. Are the ghosts of the Dakota building responsible for the curse, and why do so many residentsdie young? [157] A CNBC report in 2012 noted that one set of prospective tenants had to pay several thousand dollars for a background check, as well as submit several years' worth of financial and tax documents, and that even these measures did not guarantee that the tenants would be accepted. L.L. [19][22], Henry Janeway Hardenbergh designed the Dakota for Edward C. Clark between 1880 and 1884. 15A19, 4165, and 101103 West 73rd Street are still extant. For the region of the United States, see. [42] All servants entered and exited the Dakota through this driveway. [149] The Mayfair was completed on the adjacent site in 1964; according to The New York Times, no plans were ever filed for a larger building on the Dakota's site. The Dakota's raised basement is clad with sandstone. If there is a Dakota building curse, it may have become most prominent with Lennon's death. The Dakotawas also a prominent filming location for one of the most cursed movies in history. The Dakota apartment building is one of the most architecturally significant places in New York City. This choice may have led to many unintended consequences, though. Between these rolled beams were brick or terracotta arches. I was so taken with THE ADDRESS mainly because it combines several of my passions: architecture, interior design, and madness. WebBaileys great-grandfather is Theodore Camden, architect of the famous apartment-hotel, The Dakota. [17][43] There was also a wine cellar, which was empty by the 1960s. [46] The exterior walls function as load-bearing walls,[1][59] which measure up to 4ft (1.2m) thick. [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. : So I have to know: which characters were real and which were from your imagination? Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. This gives the building an eerie reputation that is likely to endureuntil the end of its days. [28][29] The band course is decorated with a diaper pattern. [45] The facade also contains Nova Scotia sandstone trim and terracotta detailing. 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. [30][64] The floor surfaces consist of 9in-thick (23cm) earthen subfloors above 9-inch-thick slabs of concrete. Shes aghast at the primitive locationfarmland and empty lots, unpaved streets. [33][114] At the time, two of the tenants had lived there since its opening, and four of the other original tenants had died in the preceding three years. Fiona Davis:I had heard about Nellie Bly when I was studying for a masters degree in journalism at Columbia, and I naturally gravitated to her first-hand account of life in an 1880s womens insane asylum during my initial research. Shes not your typical kowtowing woman of the Victorian Era. [50] The quarters of the house staff were in the basement and included bedrooms; bathrooms and dining rooms for men and women; and a smoking room and reading room for men. [6][11] One story claims that the name arose from the building's remoteness from the more populous parts of Manhattan, just as the Dakota Territory was considered remote. [37] The writer also suggested that children could play within the courtyard, but this was a minority view, since other observers believed such a usage attracted unsolicited attention. He described her as the "crying ladyghost." [64], The building also had common spaces shared by all residents, including a dining room and a ballroom. (LogOut/ [26] The building's design includes deep roofs with a profusion of dormers, terracotta spandrels and panels, niches, balconies, and balustrades. You can find her atwww.FionaDavis.net. The opportunity to move to America. [207][208], Although the Dakota has historically been home to many creative or artistic people, the building and its co-op board of directors were criticized in 2005 by former resident Albert Maysles, who had unsuccessfully tried to sell his unit to Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas. There is also a security guard's booth to the west of the main entrance. [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. [64] The floors were made of inlaid tiles of marble, while the walls had English oak wainscoting, above which were bronze bas-reliefs. Instead, her "cousin" Melinda - Camdens biological great-granddaughter - will inherit almost everything. 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