Wednesday, June 20, 2018

The 1806 John P. Roome House - 70 Bedford Street

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At some point before 1799 Bedford Street appeared on the maps.  At the time the extended Roome family was well-known in New York City, t...
Tuesday, June 19, 2018

The 1892 Elizabeth S. Miller House - 309 West 76th Street

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In 1862 Henry James Miller became the first president of the Cincinnati Gas & Coke Company.  The company served 8,200 customers at ...
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Monday, June 18, 2018

The Lost Samuel P. Townsend Mansion - Fifth Avenue at 34th Street

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The extension visible to the rear held the conservatory.  To the far right is the "picture gallery."  photo from The Abbott Me...
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Saturday, June 16, 2018

The 1840 Samuel Winant House - 14 Grove Street

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In 1820 23-year old Samuel Winant opened his carpentry shop at No. 17 Jacob Street.  Seven years later John Degraw did the same--his was...
Friday, June 15, 2018

The George Bliss Agnew House - 121 East 69th Street

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In the decade following the end of the Civil War the Upper East Side experienced rapid development.  Among the most prolific architects...
Thursday, June 14, 2018

Corsets and Bolts - 81 White Street

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Acting as trustee for the estate of Mary W. Hopkins, Stephen L. Hopkins acquired the old, two-story wooden house at No. 81 White Street ...
Wednesday, June 13, 2018

From Brewery to Off-Broadway - 38 Commerce St, the Cherry Lane Theatre

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On November 24, 1827 Alexander McLachlan pressed a local brewer name Bacon for payment on a loan.  Unable to pay, Bacon executed a mort...