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

James N. Wells Mansion - 1835

James N. Wells Mansion Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 30, 2018

1. James N. Wells Mansion Marker

Inscription. Manhattan's largest surviving Greek Revival dwelling, the only one with five bays, it was remodeled in 1864-66 in the Italianate style

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.

Location. 40° 44.759′ N, 74° 0.144′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Chelsea. It is on West 22nd Street west of 9th Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 414 West 22nd Street, New York NY 10011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chelsea Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Clement Clarke Moore (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chelsea Historic District and District Extension (about 400 feet away); Cushman Row (about 500 feet away); John Richard Ress, Jr. (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Clement Clarke Moore Park (about 700 feet away); The Muffin House (about 700 feet away); Church of Saint Eleftherios (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Clement Clarke Moore Park (was about 700 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . . The 1835 James N. Wells House. Daytonian in Manhattan entry (Submitted on December 9, 2018.)

James N. Wells Mansion - 1835 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 30, 2018

2. James N. Wells Mansion - 1835 Marker

The marker, a rather small one, is located just to the left of the door.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 864 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 9, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.