The year was 1930, Herbert Hoover was in the White House, and the country was entering the Great Depression. New York reached new heights with the completion of the Chrysler Building and construction underway on the Empire State Building. Pluto was discovered, the first FIFA World Cup kicked off, and Grant Wood painted American Gothic. The Swing Era was beginning to take shape, and Snickers bars hit store shelves. It was a year of hardship, but also one of discovery, creativity and new beginnings.
Here’s a look at a few BHS listings that came to life that same year.
This 1930 semi-attached home sits on a quiet private street in Forest Hills Gardens, with a solid-brick exterior and tile roof. Inside are four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, new hardwood floors and an electric fireplace, along with a separate garage.
Set on more than seven private acres in Bedford, this 1930 woodland retreat has been thoughtfully updated while preserving its rustic country character. The three-bedroom home features soapstone countertops, a travertine fireplace, rich wood paneling and custom built-ins, while the property includes an in-ground pool, walking trails and a separate cottage ready to be reimagined.
Residences 10E and 10F offer the opportunity to create an approximately 2,236-square-foot, three-bedroom home within The Southgate, the iconic 1930 Bing & Bing cooperative designed by Emery Roth. The proposed combination centers around a double-height sunken living room with oversized windows, a wood-burning fireplace, custom arched built-ins and Art Deco sconces.
This light-filled corner one-bedroom is set within a 1930 Art Deco building designed by Boak & Paris, protégés of Emery Roth. The only C-line residence with private outdoor space, it features eastern and southern exposures with unobstructed city views, oak herringbone floors, 9.5-foot beamed ceilings, a decorative fireplace and a private terrace.
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