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. [113][114][115] The more likely origin for the "Dakota" name was Clark's fondness for the names of the then-new western states and territories. WebOne hundred years later, Bailey Camden is desperate for new opportunities: Fresh out of rehab, the former interior designer is homeless, jobless, and penniless. [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. [164][165] The Dakota had 85 co-op units by the 2010s. Before Lennon was shot to death outside of the Dakota, hereported seeing a ghost in the halls. The opportunity to move to America. The kitchens had marble wainscoting and Minton tile, while the bathrooms contained porcelain bathtubs. [23] The Dakota's board also voted in 1975 to ban the installation of air conditioners that protruded through the building's facade, since the LPC would have to approve every air conditioner that was installed. [28][1] A depiction of a Native American's head is carved on the facade. Despite her caution after her mothers experience of being in love with a married man, Sara finds herself falling in love with Theodore Camden, the architect who hired her to manage the building. Clark announced plans for an apartment complex at the site in 1879 and work began in late October 1880. On one side of the basement were heated and illuminated storerooms in which tenants could store items for free. [62], The 72nd Street entrance is a porte-cochre large enough for horse-drawn carriages to drop off passengers. [11], The Dakota's developer Edward Cabot Clark, who headed the Singer Manufacturing Company, selected the building's site based on several characteristics. [30] The elevator cabs were manufactured by Otis Elevators and were finished in mahogany. [40], A service driveway also runs along the western side of the main courtyard. Residents generally continued to live in the building for prolonged periods, and maintenance costs continued to increase. But shes not impressed with the design ideas which would trump the original design aesthetics of the historic building. 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. [53] The Dakota was followed by the Osborne, a large apartment building on 57th Street, in 1885;[126] a law restricting the height of large apartment houses in New York City passed the same year. For example, composer KrzysztofKomedafell into a coma in an eerie coincidence that mirrored the book. Some of the smaller apartments had been combined over the years, and several units were restored to their original layouts. [202] For example, "domestic employees, messengers and trades people" are required to use the service elevators, and healthcare and childcare providers must be accompanied by clients when they use the passenger elevators. [95][96] This was in part because of the West Side's steep topography and its dearth of attractions compared with the East Side. [34] The courtyard provides entry to all apartments and doubles as a light court for the interiors of each apartment. : Fiona, its been a pleasure. 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. [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". [50][52][61] Portraits of a man and woman (probably Edward C. Clark's partner Isaac Merritt Singer and Isaac's wife Isabella Boyer Singer) are placed above the doorway. 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 Even if no curse was preexistentbefore Lennon's death, the Dakota building has feltcursed and haunted ever since. The Clarks were unable to sell the plot with that restriction, and the Langham apartment building was erected on the site. One hundred years later we meet Bailey Camden, She has been stripped of everything, a former interior designer, drugs became her way of life. 1875 - 1942. William Craig Camden. (an article of clothing, toy, book, something else?). [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. The opportunity to be the female manager of the Dakota. 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. [26][67] The main section of the basement is directly under the courtyard and has an asphaltum floor. Some Dakota building stories indicate that this New York City landmark is haunted as well as cursed. [6] In its first two years, the Dakota was not profitable. [90][91] Some units have been substantially redesigned; for example, a four-bedroom unit was renovated in the modern style in the 2010s. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. : What do you find most rewarding about writing historical fiction? [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. [32][114][141] For the next three decades, the Dakota remained largely unchanged,[76] and the building even retained its original elevators. [34] At a speech in December 1879, Clark told the West Side Association: "There are but few persons who are princely enough to wish to occupy an entire palacebut I believe there are many who would like to occupy a portion of a great building. [17][30] There are metal gates on either end of the vestibule. [69] According to historical records collated by historian Andrew Alpern, the Dakota's earliest residents were active in a variety of industries. 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. The plant's roof was constructed of brick arches and iron beams, and the garden was planted above it. [145] The residents announced plans to buy the building from the Glickman Corporation in April 1961 for $4.8 million. On Central Park West, the central section of the roof is a hip roof. [162] The restoration of the courtyard started in February 2004 and was completed seven and a half months later. 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. Fiona Davis:I love the research phase, when anything is possible and the ideas are bubbling away. [42] All servants entered and exited the Dakota through this driveway. [153], The Dakota gained attention when one of its residents, musician John Lennon, was shot dead outside the building on December 8, 1980. [144] Residents tended to live in the building for several decades, leading The New York Times to observe: "It is reported that no Dakotan leaves the building permanently unless it is feet first". 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. [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. Maysles told The New York Times: "What's so shocking is that the building is losing its touch with interesting people. The Dakota occupies the western side of Central Park West between 72nd and 73rd Streets. However, one thingthat doesn't seem to get much attention is her link to the Dakota building and the curse that many believe exists. But I cant for the life of me remember the name. [26] The building's design includes deep roofs with a profusion of dormers, terracotta spandrels and panels, niches, balconies, and balustrades. The building is a National Historic Landmark and has been designated a city landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. They were the first of many toclaimthat the ghost ofa girl with blonde hair hung out in the hallways. [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. The building was managed by the Clark family for eight decades and remained largely unchanged during that time. Fiona Davis:In addition to checking out the Octagon on Roosevelt Island, I modeled the library for the ball scene after the one at the Morgan Library & Museum, and used the Tenement Museum on Orchard Street as inspiration for Daisys familys [1][59][67] All of the elevators were originally hydraulic cabs with water tanks at the bottom. We'll probably never know, but contractors who worked onHolliday's old apartment reported that it'shaunted. [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. [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. [17][70] The service elevators and staircases are placed near the center of each side of the courtyard. 1880 - 1968. [35], The 72nd Street elevation contain projecting turrets, which rise the entire height of the facade. [17][43][67] On one side of the dining room was a fireplace with a Scotch brownstone mantel, giving the room the quality of an "old English baronial hall". [106][109] As part of the project, Clark also excavated an Artesian well measuring about 365ft (111m) deep and 8in (200mm) wide. [17][70] Ceiling heights ranged from 15ft (4.6m) at the first story to 12ft (3.7m) at the eighth story. After filming wrapped, several people involved in the production company started experiencing very odd events. [26], The building was renamed the "Dakota" by June 1882. Creepy Ghost Stories from the US Civil War, Scary Facts About Huge Tourist Attractions, The Cursed Dakota Building In NYC Has A Long, Tragic, And Macabre History, reading a letter that predicted his untimely death. [17][30] The northern entrance on 73rd Street was seldom used[34] except for funerals. The building's design includes deep roofs with dormers, terracotta spandrels and panels, niches, balconies, and balustrades. [28] The Dakota's use of soft-hued buff brick contrasted with the facade of the Van Corlear, which was a "harsh red". [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. [73], In place of dumbwaiters,[44] the building contains four service elevators and four iron staircases for servants. [53][56] The sidewalk was originally made of bluestone slabs. [76], Each of the Dakota's apartments had a unique layout and contained four to twenty rooms. The opportunity to move to America, where a person can rise aboveone'sstation. [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. This choice may have led to many unintended consequences, though. [135] Through the early 20th century, the Clark family retained ownership of the Dakota. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. What item(s) from your own childhood do you still, even occasionally, pine for? Nellie Bly, a journalist for the New York World during the 1880s, actually went by the name Nellie Brown when she went undercover to expose the injustices at Blackwells Island Asylum. [18][28] Architectural Record likened the 72nd Street entrance to a "fortress entry". There are, of course, numerous conspiracy theories around Monroe's death. Two generations ago, Baileys grandfather was the ward of famed architect Theodore Camden. [111][112] The exterior walls were up to the sixth story by that May, and the builders estimated that the edifice would be completed in 18 months. [156] By then, there were 93 apartments, and the original floor plans had been rearranged extensively. [17][18] The designs of the dormers, roofs, and windows were influenced by the Northern Renaissance style. The dormer windows are arranged in two to four levels and alternately contain either stone or copper frames. [18][28][29] Some contemporary sources described the building as being ten stories high, including the raised basement,[17][30] while others classify the Dakota as being eight stories high. It is largely square in plan and built around a central "I"-shaped courtyard, through which all apartments are accessed. [35][72] Consequently, the hallways were generally long and narrow at the Dakota, compared with later developments such as 998 Fifth Avenue. [166] The project was completed two years later for $32 million. WebIn 1985, Bailey Camdenis desperate for new opportunities. 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. [52][53] The areaway was intended to increase residents' safety, as well as allow natural light and air to enter the basement. [13] By contrast, buildings on Fifth Avenue, along the eastern side of Central Park, are mainly known by their addresses. "[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 Dakota had its own power plant, so the lack of municipal electric service did not affect the building. Shes aghast at the primitive locationfarmland and empty lots, unpaved streets. [75] In the original plans, each elevator served two apartments per floor. The main entrance is a double-height archway on 72nd Street, which leads to the courtyard. [155][229], The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the Dakota as a New York City landmark in February 1969. 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. Sara is to be the new managerette of the soon-to-be opened The Dakota. [118] Work on the Dakota was delayed in August 1883 when the plasterers went on strike to protest the employment of non-union laborers at the site. [68], The basement had a coal bunker with a capacity of 1,000 short tons (910t). [33][140] Stephen Clark intended to continue operating the Dakota and preserve the garden to the west. What research did you do? In 1985, Bailey Camden is desperate for new opportunities. [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". [106][110] Work was slightly delayed by a labor strike in March 1882. The radiators in each apartment were placed under the window sills. In 1985, Bailey Camden is desperate for new opportunities. [51] The garden had become a parking lot by the 1950s,[46][51] and the Mayfair was developed on the garden's site in 1964. The Joseph K. Blum Company added waterproofing to the Dakota's roof for $160,000. Rosemary's Babyused the exterior of the Dakota building to depict The Bramford, whichwashome to someof the film's central characters. The board of directors decided to instead conduct a smaller-scale renovation. [224], The Dakota's history is detailed in at least two books. The row houses and the large apartment building were part of a larger plan that Clark had for the Upper West Side. The opportunity to be the female manager of the Dakota. 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. [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. In 1884, a woman working at a hotel named Sara Smythe earns Theos respect and admiration, and he hires her to be the managerette of his new apartments, set to rival New Yorks famous Fifth Avenue. 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. [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. [162] At the time, the courtyard was leaking badly, and the breezeway on the western side of the courtyard was "practically held up by paint". The murder also prompted concern among residents, who demanded more stringent security; all visitors were already required to pass through the security booth on 72nd Street. 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. [55] A cast-iron fence separates the areaway from the sidewalk. The Dakota's raised basement is clad with sandstone. Her historical fiction debut, The Dollhouse, was published in 2016. The opportunity to move to America. [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. [17][43] There was also a wine cellar, which was empty by the 1960s. [47] The Real Estate Record said the next month: "The 'Dakota' is at last near completion and is receiving its finishing touches prior to its opening in May, when it will be quite ready for dwelling purposes. The modern courtyard is a reinforced-concrete slab, which is covered by granite pavers. [46], The building is surrounded by a recessed areaway, also described as a dry moat. Formerly, there was a garden to the west of the Dakota, underneath which was a mechanical plant serving the Dakota and some adjacent row houses. To say I am fascinated in psychiatryespecially historical psychiatryis a bit of an understatement. While living in the Dakota Apartments, Lennon also gave an interview that included him reading a letter that predicted his untimely death. The location of Clark's apartment was intended to attract tenants who were still accustomed to low-rise row houses. (LogOut/ Are the ghosts of the Dakota building responsible for the curse, and why do so many residentsdie young? [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". One hundred years later, in 1985 NYC, Bailey Camden is an interior designer charged with renovating The Dakota. Still, shes alone and unwilling to run home. 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. [63] Inside the archway is a groin-vaulted vestibule that leads to the courtyard. Aside from Lennon, countless well-known individuals such as Lauren Bacall, Boris Karloff, and Joe Namath have lived there. [76] Beside servants' quarters, there was a playroom and a gymnasium on the roof, which was labeled as the "tenth story". [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. [27], The Dakota is a nine-story building; most of the building is seven stories high, although there are also two-story gables. 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. [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. If anyone has read that book and remembers the title, please reach out to me! 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. [151] At the time, the building employed about 30 staff. Fresh out of rehab, the former party girl and interior designer is homeless, jobless and penniless. [32][33], The building is largely square in plan and built around a central "I"-shaped courtyard. Numerous fans of The Beatles have gone to the Dakota to pay their respects to Lennon, some of whom walked away with ghost stories to tell. L.L. [40] The Dakota's courtyard originally contained two fountains, which doubled as skylights for the basement. Shes not your typical kowtowing woman of the Victorian Era. [58] The large amount of ornament created the impression of variety between different parts of the facade. [76], In January 1961, the Glickman Corporation paid $4.6 million for the Dakota and an adjoining lot that contained the building's boiler room. [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. [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. 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. [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. In fact, Ive been searching for Nellie Blys TEN DAYS IN A MADHOUSE for years! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Read my interview with Fiona about her first book, THE DOLLHOUSE. Henry Hardenbergh? [25][30][64][b] The superstructure includes rolled steel beams on each floor, spaced every 3 to 4ft (0.91 to 1.22m) and measuring 6 to 12in (150 to 300mm) deep. [121] The mechanical equipment was being installed in the building by March 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. In my book, I hope the harrowing backdrop of the asylum makes an interesting counterpoint to luxuriousness of the Dakota. Additionally, Lennonstated that he saw a UFO from one of his apartment windows. Shes not your typical kowtowing woman of the Victorian Era. She's not the only one to have had a paranormal encounter with Lennon, either. [46] Both the Dakota and the adjacent row houses were served by a mechanical plant below the garden. But shes not impressed with the design ideas which would trump the original design aesthetics of the historic building. [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. Two generations ago, Baileys grandfather was the ward of famed architect Theodore Camden. : Childhood plays a prominent role in THE ADDRESS. [142] The Clarks were responsible for all repairs and maintenance and were subject to little, if any scrutiny. [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. Fiona Davis:Not a thing I loved these questions thank you so much! 1875 - 1969. 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. 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. [106], Construction commenced at the end of October 1880. (LogOut/ [11][14] Christopher Gray of The New York Times described the Dakota as one of several apartment buildings that were famous enough "to maintain their names simply in common custom". [35] The parqueted floors are inlaid with mahogany, oak, and cherry,[1][85] which are laid on top of the earthen subfloors and concrete slabs. Ruey Ervin. One hundred years later, in 1985 NYC, Bailey Camden is an interior designer charged with renovating The Dakota. It was something like Ride Em, Sally. But not that. [76][84], Each apartment contained fixtures and materials that were similar to those in contemporary brownstone row houses. [138] Whereas the Dakota underwent few alterations in its first fifty years, the neighborhood changed dramatically during that period. 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. L.L. A.I.A. - An architect, died in New York City, March 1, 1924. Between these rolled beams were brick or terracotta arches. The opportunity to be the female manager of the Dakota. [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". 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. [46] Under the co-op arrangement, the residents were obligated to share all maintenance and repair costs, which the Clark family had previously handled. [4][5][6] The building occupies the western sidewalk of Central Park West (formerly Eighth Avenue[6][7]) between 72nd Street to the south and 73rd Street to the north. 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. 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. [9][10] The design has been characterized as being in various architectural styles. The Upper West side one of his apartment windows Joseph K. Blum company added waterproofing to the courtyard porcelain. 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