287 West Fourth Street

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5-story residential building completed in 1906. Designed by Kurtzer & Rentz, it follows the design established by the building to the south, which was completed in 1900. The facade is enlivened by curved, projecting bays of two windows each, extending from the 1st through the 5th floors. Horizontally, the building is divided by a stone band course between the first and second stories and by a boldly projecting cornice above the fourth floor. The surface of the building is enhanced by the contrast of brick and stone in the splayed lintels, with strong terminal blocks and handsome console keystones. Sculptural motifs appear at the doorway, in the panels under the first story windows, and in a delicate band course linking the second story pedimented windows.