Built between 1869 and 1871, the Dairy is one of Central Park's most picturesque structures. In the late 18th century, estate dairies in England were always designed in the Gothic style, and Vaux followed that tradition. One half of the Dairy is an open loggia, made of wood with geometric gingerbread borders. The other half is a granite structure with window treatments and spires reminiscent of a country church. Vaux designed the loggia to catch both cool summer breezes from the Pond, and as much warmth as the winter sun could offer. The view from the loggia south is framed by two tree-crowned bedrock outcrops.