Stables at 167, 169 and 171 West 89th Street
historic place
At 167, 169, and 171 West 89th Street in New York, New York, stand three historic buildings. These structures were originally constructed as private stables in 1892. Developer Edward W. Bedell commissioned architect Frank A. Rooke for their design. Rooke also designed the larger Claremont Stables nearby at 175 West 89th Street. The private stables were built in the Romanesque Revival style, a popular architectural trend of the era. They feature beige Roman brick, limestone, and terra cotta. In 1892, horses were the primary mode of transportation in New York City, and Bedell sold these two-story private stables to local families for their personal use. Over time, the buildings adapted to changing needs. By 1915, at least one stable was leased as a garage. Later, in 1989, the buildings were rehabilitated to house Ballet Hispanico. These stables were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. They represent a surviving example of New York City's equestrian past and its evolution.