Aymar Embury II Gallery of NYC New Deal Projects - Photo #143 - Individual buildings designed by Embury

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inwoodbleachers
Photo: Historic Districts Council hdc.org
Inwood Hill Park Concrete Bleachers, built in 1939, architect: Aymar Embury II; one of two that were built here in 1939, not sure which one.
References:
  1. Manhattan New Building Database, Office for Metropolitan History, Dept of Buildings No.124: "Indian Rd at 214th st (Inwood Hill Park), NYC Dept of Parks; Architect: Aymar Embury II, $30,000: concrete block bleachers, 15×164."
  2. Manhattan New Building Database, Office for Metropolitan History, Dept of Buildings No.132: "Seaman Ave at Isham st (Inwood Hill Park), NYC Dept of Parks; Architect: Aymar Embury II, $30,000: 1-sty concrete block bleachers, 15×164."
  3. New York Times, Building Plans Filed, 30 May 1939, p.35: "Inwood Park, 100 ft n w of 214th St and Indian Rd, 163.8×14.9 ft; for 1-story bleachers; same [i.e. Parks Dept], owner; same architect [i.e. Embury]; cost $30,000.