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McKim, White and Mead, architects 1893 Francis L.V. Hoppin, artist (1867-1941) The Brooklyn Museum Gouache and ink on paper 62.9 x 166.4 cm (24 ¾ x 65 ½ in.) Jpg: BrooklynMuseum
The front entrance stairway actually proved longer than what was originally designed, as the entire building was elevated to accommodate lower floor needs. By the 1930's, The international style of "Modernism" left the brilliant minds of the day to think the front stairs too aloof and pretentious, and the Municipal Art Commission quickly approved the demolition of the front steps in April of 1934, while principals of McKim, Mead & White were out of the country. What was left was an emasculated structure  The Brooklyn Museum of Art Stairs removed
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