2307 Broadway: West Side Republican Club

2307 Broadway: West Side Republican Club

Date: 1897

NB Number: NB 564-1897

Type:  Club Building

Architect:  Neville & Bagge

Developer/Owner/Builder: Frederick P. Forster

NYC Landmarks Designation:  Historic District

Landmark Designation Report: Riverside Drive – West End Historic District Extension I

National Register Designation: N/A

Primary Style: Colonial Revival

Primary Facade: Brick and Stone

Stories: 3 stories

Window Type/Material: Replaced

Decorative Metal Work: Bowed metal balcony at second story, security grilles at second story windows

Significant Architectural Features: Ionic columns and pilasters frame second-story recessed alcove (loggia) off balcony consisting of Palladian arch; stone medallions flank arch at second story above first story storefront; a stone band runs the width of the building and features Greek key design above first story; third story windows with flared lintels and keystones; molded stone cornice above third story windows; metal cornice at roofline

Historic District: Riverside Drive-West End HD Extension I

Alterations: Windows replaced; storefront replaced; metal fire escape ladder and balconettes. East Facade: Doors – replaced primary door; Windows – replaced; Security Grilles: Not historic (upper stories); Storefront: replaced; Cornice: historic; Sidewalk material: Concrete; Curb material: stone