William H. Orr House

In these early townhouses, Schmidt showed a sensitivity to historical details and building types that would become the hallmark of his architecture.

Schmidt's remodeling of this large brownstone on the Upper East Side is one of the earliest of his buildings to be published.

A tiny decorating shop for Miss Alice Swift was among Schmidt's first projects.

Simple in all its lines, the building is beautifully balanced and has the air of being thoroughly settled on the ground.