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Old Merchants House of New York

By R. C.

1. Old Merchants House of New York Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built in 1831-32 by Joseph Brewster as a row house. Purchased in 1835 by Seabury Treadwell, a merchant, and occupied by his family until 1933. This house is the only 19th Century house in Manhattan to survive intact with its original furniture and family memorabilia. The parlors are historic examples of Greek Revival Architecture. Restored in 1979, the house has been a museum since 1935.

Erected by New York City Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 40° 43.671′ N, 73° 59.531′ W. Marker is in New York, New York, in New York County. Marker is on 29 East Fourth Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. De Vinne Press Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Vauxhall Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); Paresis Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); 27 Cooper Sq. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct

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By R. C.

2. Old Merchants House of New York

Plaque is to the left of the front door.

line); The Hippest Place on Earth (about 300 feet away); 27 Cooper Square (about 300 feet away); Firehouse Engine Company No. 33 (about 400 feet away); 376-380 Lafayette Street (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New York.

More about this marker. Marker is on front side of the building.

Also see . . . Merchants House Museum site. (Submitted on December 12, 2008, by R. C. of Shrewsbury, New Jersey.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2008, by R. C. of Shrewsbury, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,143 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2008, by R. C. of Shrewsbury, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.