THE GREENWICH VILLAGE SOCIETY
FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
presents its Fourteenth AnnuAl
Greenwich VillAGe house tour
sundAy, MAy 6, 2012
the whitney studio at the new york studio school
8 west 8th street
Kate Bostock shefferman & Jesse shefferman
55 Jane street
elisabeth de Kergorlay
19 west 12th street
Molly & william Gilmore
34 Grove street
douglas & christina Kepple
67 Bedford street
leslie & robert rylee
56 west 9th street
Barbara salovich & carl pucci
33 perry street
THANK YOU
the Greenwich Village society is extremely grateful to the people who gave their time, talents, and resources
to make this tour possible.
the 2012 Benefit committee, for their energy, hard work, and dedication:
leslie Mason and cassie Glover, chairs
Mary Ann Arisman, Kate Bostock shefferman, Kyung choi Bordes, tom cooper, rebecca daniels, elizabeth ely,
danielle epstein, Jane Forman, larry Gordon, christina Kepple, susan Kolker, Justine leguizamo, Arthur levin,
ruth Mccoy, lara Mullarkey, Vals osborne, cynthia penney, Mark rudd, Judith stonehill.
to the Villagers who so kindly opened their homes to us:
Kate Bostock shefferman & Jesse shefferman
elisabeth de Kergorlay
Molly & william Gilmore
douglas & christina Kepple
leslie & robert rylee
Barbara salovich & carl pucci
we also wish to thank rachel lee & Ara hovnanian for opening their home for the closing reception.
Bill Miller and Mary Abbene of the printery for their generous donation of exquisite invitations, programs, tickets,
and stationery.
elizabeth Bauer design and hBloom for lovely gifts for our homeowners.
Frederich wildman & sons for donating wine for the reception.
the new york studio school for serving as the ticket site.
our lunch tour sponsors: Amy’s Bread, Bonsignour, Gourmet Garage, Milk & cookies, Murray’s cheese, and
two Boots.
our volunteers, for their dedication and enthusiasm.
IN DEDICATION
the trustees and staff of the Greenwich Village society for historic preservation were saddened by the death
of trustee Arbie thalacker in January of 2012. Arbie was elected a trustee of the society in 1993 and served as
president from 2009 to 2011. throughout his many years of service to the organization, he offered his expertise,
leadership, and passionate commitment to the preservation of the Village.
Arbie chaired the society’s preservation committee for many years. this committee works to safeguard our
neighborhoods’ landmark and zoning protections, expand landmark districts where appropriate, and ensure that
new development is compatible in scale, character, and design with its surroundings.
Arbie also provided his legal expertise in service to the society. he guided the society through the complexities
surrounding the creation of the neighborhood preservation center as a cooperative building for historic preservation organizations. he also facilitated strategic planning sessions for the Board of trustees that led to improvements in the governance of the organization.
in 2005, Arbie and his wife deborah Garrett opened their late-Federal style townhouse on commerce street
for GVshp’s Annual house tour. Arbie made himself available all day to chat with anyone who was interested
in the storied history of his home and the rich historic details that he had devoted so much effort to preserve.
the trustees and staff of the society have deeply felt his absence, but will remember his wisdom, personal
warmth, and dedication to the preservation of the Village with great joy and gratitude. it is in fond remembrance
that we dedicate the 2012 house tour to Arbie thalacker.
NEW YORK STUDIO SCHOOL, 8 WEST 8TH STREET
no. 8 west 8th street has been home to the new york studio school of drawing, painting and sculpture since
1967. the building itself has an extraordinary history; art has been continuously created within its walls for much
of the 20th century up through today. the site is actually an amalgam of eight original buildings: four townhouses
and four carriage houses. the buildings are a national historic landmark, part of the Greenwich Village historic
district, and were included on the 2012 world Monuments watch.
the buildings, dating from 1838, were purchased by Gertrude Vanderbilt whitney beginning in 1907. Mrs.
whitney was not only an artist, but she was also one of the greatest patrons of the arts in united states history;
she combined the space to create her own private studio, residence, and gallery. in 1931, following a complete
remodeling of the interiors and exteriors, the buildings reopened as the whitney Museum of American Art,
which remained here until 1954.
Virtually intact from the whitney period, the site beautifully accommodates the needs of the new york studio
school. the nyss was formed in 1964 in direct response to the pressing need for an atelier-based school where
aspiring young artists could learn how to paint, draw, or sculpt without distraction. to this end, the school has
established a studio-based curriculum that parallels an artist’s normal working day. under the direction of the
current dean, Graham nickson, the school’s curriculum has been expanded to include a two-year Master of Fine
Arts program, a three-year certificate program, and the internationally renowned drawing Marathon. the school
also offers evening and saturday classes, and summer sessions as well as an acclaimed evening lecture series
and a full roster of gallery exhibitions, which are open to the general public free of charge.
nyss has taken extraordinary pains to preserve this building’s history, most recently in the stabilization of and
preservation plans for the whitney studio. the ornate fireplace and bas-relief ceiling in the original whitney
studio were commissioned by Mrs. whitney in 1918 and created by artist robert winthrop chanler. the various
symbols and figures on the ceiling are still appealing despite many repaintings over the years, and the blazing
fireplace and chimney piece remain a focal point. this historic room will undergo an extensive restoration,
conserving the plasterwork and restoring the colorful finishes.
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FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
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DOUGLAS & CHRISTINA KEPPLE I 67 BEDFORD STREET
walking through the Greek revival townhouse of douglas and christina Kepple feels as if you’ve been instantly
transported to a relaxing getaway. christina, who grew up outside Boston and fell in love with the historic charm
of Beacon hill, knew that the west Village was the ideal place to call home when douglas asked her where she
wanted to live. their search ten years ago led them to this 1836 house, which was originally 2 ½ stories and
looked similar to its neighbor just across the street. Architect heather Aman of heather Aman design worked
with the Kepples to convert it back to a private residence after it had been an apartment house for over 80 years.
the carefully restored façade includes the re-introduction of the raised stoop entry.
historic interior details, however, had long been lost. christina collaborated with her friend raj tolaram of raj
tolaram interiors to create a traditional style home infused with modern elements. the neutral décor beautifully
contrasts the punches of red brick and green flora that peak through the windows, an effect that’s enhanced by
the off-white oak floors at the upper stories. the top level, a 1920s addition, is a natural spot for entertaining
with its built-in wet bar and hollywood ties: actor harvey Keitel is said to have lived on this floor when it was an
apartment and dudley Moore stayed here during the filming of Arthur. in the front room, “passed life” by new
york-based artist drew tal combines photography and digital media to create a captivating conversation piece.
the restoration of the house became a labor of love for christina, who pored over design magazines and spent
hours finding just the right fabrics and furniture. her efforts clearly paid off in the gracious third floor master
suite. the bedroom provides a soothing symmetry capped by a custom-made louis XVi canopy bed while the
spacious bathroom is elegantly finished with light marble. Bird and floral window treatments in both rooms
provide a burst of color and playfully connect to the trees just outside the windows.
douglas and christina’s flair for entertaining extends to the parlor floor. Venetian plaster walls reflect the light
cast by ornate chandeliers and antique finish mirrors, and full-height French doors run the length of the rear wall
to bring the outside in. they invite guests down to the bluestone garden, which was designed by landscape
architect Mac carbonell of Verdant Gardens design.
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LESLIE AND ROBERT RYLEE I 56 WEST 9TH STREET
As long-time admirers of this pristine Anglo-italianate brownstone townhouse, homeowners leslie and robert
rylee were thrilled to finally call it their own two years ago. they had previously lived at the adjacent no. 58,
which, along with this house and no. 54, was built as a row in 1853. the rylees, who moved in earlier this year,
were drawn to the house for their growing family and for the chance to design a house that suited them perfectly.
At just 17 ½ feet wide, the interior is surprisingly spacious thanks to the exceptional depth of the house as well
as leslie’s trained eye as a designer and parsons graduate.
A partner of GrF Group–a local architecture and design firm that specializes in designing “new old houses” using
traditional building techniques and salvaged materials–leslie and her partner worked with Amber
construction to bring back the stately character of the home which had been badly neglected. when the rylees
bought the house, the only original interior elements that remained were the casings, crown moldings and
mantels in the living room on the parlor floor, and the staircase.
different color schemes add dramatic presence to each room. the lime green lacquered paint and the plaster
crown in the dining room create a vibrant backdrop for the subdued antique furniture. two amusing portraits of
a married english couple over the buffet have been part of the rylee’s collection for over a decade. Just outside
the windows, a charming playhouse for the couple’s children sits at the end of the bluestone garden.
At the garden level, leslie and robert felt that moving the kitchen from the back to the front of the house made
more sense for their family. the couple is perhaps most thrilled with the kitchen table where they enjoy meals
with their children, something missing from their previous home. Grasscloth wall coverings and floors with
painted geometric patterns, seen elsewhere in the home, provide extra dimension to the space.
the family’s love of animals is clear throughout the house: the living room showcases a henri Maik painting of
zebra and deer and the library mantel holds a chinese horse, a gift from a friend. staying true to her mantra of
using salvaged materials to capture the grace of a bygone era, leslie meticulously pieced together a vintage 150piece Murano dandelion chandelier that now casts an intricate shadow on the library’s ceiling.
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Architect carl pucci purchased this former commercial stable in 1982, attracted to the building’s rich history
and architectural detail. it has since served as his firm’s office space and a home for his growing family.
Built in 1897 for charles pearsall and designed by henry Andruss, Jr., the building features the arched openings,
decorative stonework, and deep roof cornice typical of the romanesque revival style. it originally housed wagons
on the first floor, a ‘runway’ ramp up to 28 horse stalls on the second, and a hoist to the third floor tack room.
no. 33 was converted to residential use in 1926. Architect harris V. hartman created the massive arched entry
door and new first floor window, laid out high-ceilinged apartments, and introduced the many extant arts and
crafts features—wrought iron work, tile and mosaic details, leaded glass and casement windows, and plaster reliefs.
carl designed the duplex apartment that he and Barbara currently occupy. on the main floor of the apartment,
Barbara’s concert grand piano fits easily into the gracious living space, scene of her frequent recitals. the large
1920s steel casement windows open to the neighboring gardens and stained glass panels of the nearby seventhday Adventist church. the original hoistway is now a book-lined archway and a salvaged fireplace mantel adds
further warmth.
the master bedroom, combined from two rooms, features a 1920s plaster relief over the fireplace, a modern
round interior window (after a louis sullivan design), and the original arched windows overlooking perry street.
the kids’ wing on the second floor mimics the original wood detailing with over-scaled cherry doors and
built-ins in the cozy tV area.
the cherry stair, carl’s design, leads up past a stained bottle glass window to the roof deck and Barbara’s
spectacular roof garden. wisteria and climbing roses cover the cedar- and aluminum-beamed pergola. seating
areas are scattered among flowering trees, hydrangea, Japanese pines, and whimsical statuary. the grill, basketball
hoop, and putting green complete the relaxed family oasis.
in the ground floor studio, carl and his staff work amongst wrought iron ornament, stained glass, and a grand
north facing garden window. As you exit, note the hand-painted entry ceiling and the transom’s wrought iron
“33” scrollwork.
“to find this kind of space in the Village is unexpected. it is wider, deeper and taller than typical townhouse
living,” says carl. “i believe true architecture ages well, enduring changing needs and lifestyles. this is a house
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the Greenwich Village society for historic preservation (GVshp) works to protect the cultural and architectural
heritage of Greenwich Village, noho, and the east Village and the human scale that gives these communities
their distinctive character. in support of its advocacy for the protection of our historic neighborhoods, GVshp
provides educational outreach through public lectures, tours, exhibits, and publications; a program that explores
the importance of our built environment with students in grades one through eight; and extensive research
services. these initiatives are funded, in part, by the Annual spring house tour.
STAFF
Andrew Berman
Andito lloyd
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Amanda davis
dana schulz
director oF preserVAtion & reseArch
proGrAM & AdMinistrAtiVe director
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sheryl woodruff
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Arthur levin
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linda yowell & leslie Mason
Vice presidents
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cassie Glover . Justine leguizamo . ruth Mccoy . Vals osborne . Andrew s. paul
cynthia penney . robert rogers . Jonathan russo . Allan G. sperling . Judith stonehill
Fred wistow . F. Anthony Zunino, iii
Mary Ann Arisman
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212-475-9585
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. www.gvshp.org / gvshp@gvshp.org