Daytonian in Manhattan

The stories behind the buildings, statues and other points of interest that make Manhattan fascinating.

Thursday, January 29, 2015

The 1907 Fleischmann Mansion -- No. 18 West 86th Street

By the turn of the century Julius Fleischmann had amassed a sizable fortune as a real estate ...

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

The 1905 Christ Church Bldgs-- 344 W. 36th Street

Grimy and mostly overlooked, the stately Gothic complex is slated for demolition -- photo by...

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The 1840 Asaph Stone House -- No. 107 Waverly Place

In 1839 wealthy merchant Asaph Stone began construction of five upscale rowhouses just step...

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