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

70 Bedford Street

Landmark New York

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 20, 2012

1. 70 Bedford Street Marker

Inscription. About 1807 this house was built by John P. Broome, sailmaker and “crier of the courts of Oyer and Terminer and Gaol delivery and of the general session of the peace.” Although altered over the years, the original brickwork and wood beams have been retained. The third story replaced the attic and dormers sometime before 1860. The second story windows with their keystone lintels and the two and one-half story design are typical of the federal period.

Erected 1966 by New York Community Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.

Location. 40° 43.88′ N, 74° 0.287′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in West Village. Marker is on Bedford Street north of Morton Street, on the right when traveling north. This marker is located in Greenwich Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 70 Bedford Street, New York NY 10014, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James Vandenburgh’s Home (here, next to this marker); Edna St. Vincent Millay (a few steps from this marker); Commerce Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 24, 26 & 28 Commerce Street (within shouting distance of

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this marker); 36 Commerce Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 38 Commerce Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Barrow Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Bedford Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . . The 1806 John P. Roome House - 70 Bedford Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on March 17, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 20, 2012

2. 70 Bedford Street Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 725 times since then and 62 times this year. Last updated on March 17, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.