Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
170-6 John Street, 86 South Street
New York City Landmark Building
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 1999
1. 170-6 John Street, 86 South Street Marker
One of the finest and most impressive structures in the South Street Seaport Historic District, this stately building, a designated New York City Landmark, was erected in 1840 for Hickson W. Field, a commission merchant. Unlike the other Greek Revival buildings in the District, this structure is entirely faced in granite. The large scale and restrained use of decorative features make this building one of the most outstanding examples of Greek Revival commercial architecture in the city.
- from the South Street Seaport Historic District Designation Report (1977)
restored in 1982
by the John Street Preservation Company
Erected by John Street Preservation Company.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 40° 42.354′ N, 74° 0.247′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is on John Street near South Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Archaeological Discovery / Making Land (within shouting distance of this marker); Urban Archeology / Then and Now (within shouting distance of this marker); Imagination Playground at Burling Slip
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Regarding 170-6 John Street, 86 South Street. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 1999
2. 170-6 John Street side
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 158 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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