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

31 Harrison Street

Photographed By R. C., December 17, 2011

1. 31 Harrison Street Marker

Inscription. This Federal period house stands on land which was originally a part of the well-known farm of Annetje Jans, granted to her by Director General Van Twiller in 1636. After 1765, the Harrison Brewery occupied the land, hence the name Harrison Street.

The house at No. 31 Harrison Street, built in 1827 and owned originally by Jacob Ruckle, is typical of the small but comfortable dwellings of the merchant class of New York City in the early 19th Century. It was designated a New York City Landmark May 13, 1969 and was restored to original appearance in 1971-74.

Erected by New York City Historic District.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is May 13, 1969.

Location. 40° 43.122′ N, 74° 0.658′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Tribeca. Marker is on 31 Harrison Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10013, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. New York Mercantile Exchange (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Icarus (about 600 feet away); Frederick Douglass (about 700 feet away); Terrarium (about 700 feet away); Duane Park

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(about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Duane Park (about 700 feet away); Headquarters (approx. 0.2 miles away); PS/IS 89 September 11 Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Regarding 31 Harrison Street. This building and the rest of the row are listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".

Also see . . . Those Very Old, Very New Houses on Harrison Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on March 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By R. C., December 17, 2011

2. 31 Harrison Street & MARKER

Harrison Street Houses overview image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2009

3. Harrison Street Houses overview

After being converted to warehouses and slated for demolition, the Landmarks Preservation Commission intervened. Three houses were moved from Washington to Harrison Street to make the row of six and all were renovated back to their original appearances.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2011, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 580 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on March 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2011, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 3. submitted on January 29, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.