Daytonian in Manhattan

  On a single day in July 1892, Dr. B. Grunhut purchased four properties from the Baker estate, including "No. 370 Eighth avenue with o...

  In the 1890's architect Louis Korn was busy designing numerous office and loft buildings in the Lower Fifth Avenue district.  But earl...

  In 1846 John Just's home was among the few fine residences north of 23rd Street.  A description of the property a few years later hint...

  The volunteer Protection Engine Company No. 7 occupied the firehouse at 220 West 37th Street until 1865 when the Metropolitan Fire Departm...

  In 1855 well-dressed ladies and gentlemen strolled through the magnificent Crystal Palace on Reservoir Square (today's Bryant Park). ...