National Register of Historic Places

John Street Building No. 170-176

New York, New York County, New York
Listed
May 12, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000546

About this property

170–176 John Street is a commercial building erected in 1840 facing Burling Slip (now filled in) on John Street along the East River in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan. It is one of a small number (possibly only two) of granite-faced Greek Revival buildings to have survived in New York City. It was originally known as the Hickson W. Field building; later, it was used as a ship chandlery and known as the Baker, Carver & Morrell Building. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. In 1982, the real estate developer Daniel W. Gerrity converted the building to residential use, adding a sixth story. The architects for the project were Buttrick White & Burtis.

Location

170-176 John St.
New York, New York County, New York
40.70605, -74.00428

Categories

COMMERCEARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was John Street Building No. 170-176 listed on the National Register?

John Street Building No. 170-176 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 12, 1971.

What type of historic resource is John Street Building No. 170-176?

John Street Building No. 170-176 is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for John Street Building No. 170-176 is recorded as the industrial era.

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