Milbank, Brinckerhoff, and Fiske Halls, New York

Milbank, Brinckerhoff, and Fiske Halls, New York

Milbank, Brinckerhoff, and Fiske Halls are historic buildings located on the campus of Barnard College in Morningside Heights, Manhattan. The three interconnected buildings are collectively known as Milbank Hall. They were designed by Charles A. Rich (1854–1943), built between 1897 and 1898, and contain classrooms, laboratories, administrative offices and dormitory. They are four stories on a raised basement built of dark red brick with white limestone and terra cotta details. They combine Italian Renaissance massing and detail with Colonial Revival inspired features.

They were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
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Sight Name: Milbank, Brinckerhoff, and Fiske Halls
Sight Location: New York, USA (See walking tours in New York)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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