Cooper Union (1859) by Frederick A. Peterson Photos

Cooper Union (1859) (on Astor Place) by Frederick A. Peterson is the oldest iron frame building in the USA. Cooper Union has hosted speakers like Abraham Lincoln (1860) & Mark Twain.

See also: New York City Landmark Buildings
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Astor Place & Cooper Union Buildings.

Cooper Union (1859) (Cooper Square). Style: Italianate. Architect: Frederick A. Peterson. On National Register.

Cooper Union Building (1859) on Astor Place is oldest iron frame building in USA.

Northern facade of Cooper Union.

Cooper Union auditorium has hosted speakers like Abraham Lincoln (1860) & Mark Twain.


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