The Felix M. Warburg House was constructed in Francois I (or châteauesque) style, 1906-1908 for Felix and Frieda Warburg, designed by C.P.H. Gilbert. Francois I style was originally found in New York City in the late 19th century through the works of Richard Morris Hunt[1]. C.P.H. Gilbert was an apprentice of Hunt and emulated Hunt's classic Châteauesque style for the Warburg house while also adding some Gothic features[1].
Felix and his brother Paul were international German bankers. Active in the Jewish community and philanthropy: organized the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies. Served as the director of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. His home was donated by his wife to the Jewish Theological Seminary of America following his death. Officially opened as the Jewish Museum in 1947, and according to Freida Warburg was not a specific memorial but rather a kind of testament to the Warburg's faith tradition.
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- ^ a b c d "Landmarks Preservation Commission" (PDF). NYC.Gov. nyc.gov. 24 November 1981. Retrieved 1 March 2016.