American Museum of Natural History Research Library
author: American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History. Building 1.; South Transept; Bickmore Section
birth: 1870
death: present
Building 1 of the American Museum of the Natural History was built from 1874-1877. (1, p. 19) The cornerstone for the Museum's first building at 77th Street is laid by U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant. Opened with U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes presiding at a public ceremony on December 22, 1877.
From the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic Designation Report (1990):
New York City Landmark
Architect: Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey Mould
Style/Ornament: Victorian Gothic
Facade: Brick and stone
Number of stories: 5
Window type/material: One-over-one double-hung/wood
Roof type: Peaked and gabled