The Paterno Family Monogrammed Buildings in NYC

The Paterno family monogrammed most of the apartment houses they built with treasured Manhattan architects Gaetan Ajello and Rosario Candela. Why? Let's explore that question as we take a virtual tour around the Upper West and East Sides visiting the nearly 40 Paterno family structures that are adorned with various letters of the alphabet. Great-granddaughter of Dr. Charles V. Paterno, Carla Golden, will decode the monograms and share with you her theories on why not all Ajello- and Candela-designed Paterno buildings are embellished with personalized ornamentation. A brief family history and building portfolio overview will initiate our discussion.