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The Stahlman Building was the first beaux arts building in Nashville. Beaux arts is French for "fine art," and the classical revival came about in the late 19th century. Characteristics include a stone finish, symmetrical façade and ornate columns, cornices and pilasters. Famous beaux arts buildings include Carnegie Hall, the New York Public Library and the Waldorf Hotel. Because of the grandiose style, the beaux arts style was most commonly used for public buildings.
The Stahlman Building was renovated in the 1950s and art deco features were added, such as modern light fixtures and the distinguished sign on Union Street.
The Stahlman has many historic features that have been carefully restored. Layers of flooring have been removed to reveal the original oak floors. Tile mosaic floors throughout the hallway have been repaired, and missing pieces of tile were carefully matched and placed.
Each apartment features doors made from mahogany trees. The rare marble in the lobby can also be found in the National Gallery in Washington, D.C.
Apartments are spacious and airy, featuring open floor plans and large windows. An atrium in the center of the building fills the interior units with natural light. The units feature 12-foot ceilings, which expose the original plaster detailing, pipes and mechanical systems for a modern feel.
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