Kress Building

604 Main/605 Houston - 1936 (CFW)

This Art Deco commercial structure was designed by Edward F. Sibbert from New York, who was the architect on many of the Kress Co. stores. The building actually has two entrances, one on Main Street and the other on Houston Street. It is the home of Hyena's Comedy Club and Cafingos which occupies the basement with the entrance on Houston Street.  The Fox and Hound Pub has opened recently in the building with entrances at 604 Main and 605 Houston.  Until 1996, the Kress Building was a part of an entire Art Deco block of buildings along Houston Street. (See Buildings Demolished Since 1995).  The gray panels that covered the Art Deco Kress logos at the parapet have been removed and the damaged parts of the facade have been replaced.  The upper floors are being renovated for loft apartments.