1100 Grand Concourse is a

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apartment building located in the

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neighborhood of

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. It was built in 1928 and was originally called the John Ericsson Building;

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's name can still be found in several parts of the structure. It has been considered by ''

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'' as one of the most prominent residential buildings in the Bronx. The building is part of the Grand Concourse Historic District.

Notable residents

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(1891–1966), NY State Senator and

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Image gallery

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References

Residential buildings in the Bronx Residential buildings completed in 1928 National Register of Historic Places in the Bronx Historic district contributing properties in New York City Concourse, Bronx Art Deco architecture in the Bronx {{BronxNY-NRHP-stub