#renaissance-revival

#renaissance-revival

Nearly 3,000 athletes have faced the icy rinks and snowy ramps in Italy for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. The Olympic Games are host to rare athleticism and national pride. So before we bid the Games adieu in just a few short days, let's commemorate the "Olympics" for this iteration of NPR's Word of the Week. Where the word comes from The word "Olympics" is rooted in ancient Greece.

The Renaissance Revival style dwelling is one of a row of 10 designed by architect Thomas Bennett. He was busy in the area, designing more than 70 houses in the historic district alone according to the designation report, and was particularly known for his two-family dwellings. In this instance, the 1899 filing shows he designed the row of two-families for property owner Albert Frank.