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

207 - 211 Water Street

Built 1835–1836

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 New York, New York, in New York County. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 203 Front Street (a few steps from this marker); South Street Seaport (within shouting distance of this marker); 206 Front Street (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); Archaeological Discovery/Making Land

By R. C.

2. 207 - 211 Water Street Marker

(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Urban Archeology/Then and Now (about 400 feet away); Bowne & Company (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New York.

Regarding 207 - 211 Water Street. The buildings are listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".

Detail of Stationers Shop image. Click for full size.

By R. C.

3. Detail of Stationers Shop

Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2009, by R. C. of Shrewsbury, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 736 times since then and 24 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 R. C. of Shrewsbury, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.