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

207 - 211 Water Street

Built 1835–1836

 
 
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Photographed by R. C., July 25, 2009
1. 207 - 211 Water Street Marker
Inscription. These three brick Greek Revival-style stores, built together for different owners, display classic details of the period: granite steps, cornice, and piers and lintels in its trabeated storefront. The brick is laid up in Flemish bond, a style whose popularity was already declining when these buildings were constructed. The stores were built for Peter J. Hart, Gabriel Havens, and David Louderback, a mason who may also have been their builder.
 
Erected by South Street Seaport Historic District.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
 
Location. 40° 42.42′ N, 74° 0.216′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Seaport. It is on Fulton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 Fulton Street, New York NY 10038, 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,
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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: 203 Front Street (a few steps from this marker); Hip Hop at 50 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hip Hop at 50 (within shouting distance of this marker); South Street Seaport (within shouting distance of this marker); 206 Front Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Bowne & Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Titanic Memorial Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Fulton Fish Waist - 142 Beekman Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
 
Regarding 207 - 211 Water Street. The buildings are listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
 
207 - 211 Water Street Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by R. C.
2. 207 - 211 Water Street Marker
Detail of Stationers Shop image. Click for full size.
Photographed by R. C.
3. Detail of Stationers Shop
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,253 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on March 14, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on July 27, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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