Seaport in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

203 Front Street

Built 1815, Remodeled 1882-83

Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 10, 2010

1. 203 Front Street Marker

Inscription.
Built for a grocer a few years after nearby Schermerhorn Row, No. 203 was – with its neighbor No. 204 – extensively remodeled in the 1880s to become a waterfront hotel, one of the many scattered throughout the district that catered to unmarried men who labored here.
The building has been restored to its 1880s appearance, including the heavily modeled storefront doors, running-bond Philadelphia brick façade, pressed metal cornice, and incised iron window lintels.

South Street Seaport Historic District label program made possible by a grant from the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies

Erected by Chubb Group of Insurance Companies.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.

Location. 40° 42.421′ N, 74° 0.199′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Seaport. Marker is on Front Street near Fulton Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 Front Street, New York NY 10038, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 206 Front Street (a few steps from this marker); 207 - 211 Water Street (a few steps from this marker); Fulton Fish Waist - 142 Beekman Street (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Bowne & Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Hip Hop at 50 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hip Hop at 50 (within shouting distance of this marker); South Street Seaport (within shouting distance of this marker); Titanic Memorial Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

More about this marker. This section of Front Street is a pedestrian mall.

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Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 10, 2010

2. 203 Front Street

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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