West Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
134 Charles Street
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 30, 2018
1. 134 Charles Street Marker
Inscription.
134 Charles Street. . The lower two stories of this factory structure were built in 1911-12 to the design of Van Vleck and Goldsmith for the American Railway Supply Co., a brass tags manufacturing firm. The company was located in this building until at least 1945. American Railway was selected in 1932 to supply the "buttons and lapel insignia for employees and badges for motormen, conductors, guards and porters” of New York's subway system. The Partition Servicing Co., manufacturer of metal partitions and metal badge stampers, acquired the building in 1938. The building was converted in 1965 into an art gallery and residence for Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., the automobile heir, who was also a leading art and artifacts collector. At the time of the sale of his $100,000 stamp collection in 1967, the New York Times mentioned that the sale was consummated in a hideaway office Mr. Chrysler maintains in New York.” Chrysler sold the property in 1973 to Alan Greenberg, the owner of an antiques business on Bleecker Street. One of the later owners was the artist Jennifer Bartlett. A third story was added to the structure by architect Victor Caliandro in 1989.
Excerpt from: , New York City , Landmarks Preservation Commission , Greenwich Village Historic District Extension , Designation Report - May 2, 2006
The lower two stories of this factory structure were
built in 1911-12 to the design of Van Vleck & Goldsmith
for the American Railway Supply Co., a brass tags
manufacturing firm. The company was located in this
building until at least 1945. American Railway was selected
in 1932 to supply the "buttons and lapel insignia for
employees and badges for motormen, conductors,
guards and porters” of New York's subway system. The
Partition Servicing Co., manufacturer of metal partitions
and metal badge stampers, acquired the building in 1938.
The building was converted in 1965 into an art gallery
and residence for Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., the automobile
heir, who was also a leading art and artifacts collector.
At the time of the sale of his $100,000 stamp collection
in 1967, the New York Times mentioned that the sale
was consummated in a hideaway office Mr. Chrysler
maintains in New York.” Chrysler sold the property in
1973 to Alan Greenberg, the owner of an antiques business
on Bleecker Street. One of the later owners was the artist
Jennifer Bartlett. A third story was added to the structure
by architect Victor Caliandro in 1989.
Excerpt from:
New York City
Landmarks Preservation Commission
Greenwich Village Historic District Extension
Designation Report - May 2, 2006
Topics. This historical
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marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is May 2, 2006.
Location. 40° 44.049′ N, 74° 0.47′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in West Village. Marker is on Charles Street west of Greenwich Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 134 Charles Street, New York NY 10014, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 30, 2018
2. 134 Charles Street and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 423 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
