Daytonian in Manhattan

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

Thursday, April 20, 2017

Marble Remnants - 1220-1224 Lexington Avenue

The British-born millionaire Joseph Richardson was listed as both architect and builder in 1880. That year he began construction on thr...

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

The William K. Dick Mansion - 7 East 84th Street

A garage had been carved into the limestone base by the early 21st century photo via abovethelaw.com In the first decade following the ...

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Clarence True's Quaint Nos. 316-326 West 85th Street

Clarence F. True's distinctive architectural style and his prolific work west of Central Park earned him the moniker, "the face ...

Monday, April 17, 2017

The Lost Blossom Mansion -- 844 Fifth Avenue

On May 30, 1891 the Record & Guide published a photo of the nearly-completed renovation. ( copyright expired) Howard Meyer and...

Saturday, April 15, 2017

From Millionaire's Home to Irish Pub - 8 East 36th St

In 1852 John Jay Phelps, Isaac N. Phelps and William E. Dodge purchased the block front on Madison Road (later renamed Madison Avenue) ...

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About Me

Tom Miller: Born in Dayton, Ohio, I relocated to New York city in 1978. An author, blogger, lecturer and historian, I have written the histories of more than 5,000 locations in Manhattan (as of March 2025). I am the author of "Seeking New York" and "Seeking Chicago," and contributed to several other books, and consulted for pieces in Architectural Digest, The New York Times, and similar publications..

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