Roth, Emery, 1871-1948

Now named the Mayfair Regent Hotel.

From the description of 15 story apartment hotel at 56-60 East 65th Street, New York City [graphic] / Emery Roth. 1924. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 82963171

Emery Roth was an architect specializing in apartment house design. Born in Czechoslovakia and orphaned at the age of 13, he came to the United States to live with an uncle in Chicago, Ill. Roth was educated in Chicago, but served his architectural apprenticeship in Bloomington, Ill. At the age of 18, he became a draftsman in Kansas City, Mo. Roth next worked for Burnham & Root in Chicago from 1890 to 1893. From 1893 to 1898, he was employed in the New York City office of Richard M. Hunt. Early in the 20th century, Roth established his own firm, which in 1938 became known as Emery Roth and Sons. Although he designed a variety of types of buildings, Roth's major works were Manhattan apartment buildings. In particular, he planned the San Reno Tower, the Berefords, the Oliver Cromwell, the Normande, and the Ritz Tower. Roth was a member of the New York Chapter of A.I.A and won a number of awards from civic groups.

From the description of Architectural drawings, [ca. 1900-ca. 1930] (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 84665682

This building is located on the NE corner of 7th Avenue & W. 30th Street.

From the description of 22 story office & loft building, 361 & 363 Seventh Avenue, N.Y.C. [graphic] : [for the Seventh Ave. & 30th St. Corp.] / Emery Roth. 1930. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 78269006

Architect.

In 1938, Roth's office was renamed Emery Roth & Sons.

From the description of Emery Roth architectural drawings and autobiography, circa 1907-1949 (bulk circa 1920-1939). (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 314358830