NoHo in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Colonnade Row
Landmarks of New York
October 19, 2025
1. Colonnade Row Marker
Note the marker has lost the Landmark Medallion above the main part of the plaque (see Photo 2).
These four houses constitute the remaining portion of a colonnade of nine, originally named La Grange Terrace after the country seat of the Marquis de Lafayette. When constructed in 1831 by Seth Geer, this was considered the finest row of private dwellings in the city. Its residents have included John Jacob Astor and Washington Irving.
Erected 1963 by New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.
Location. 40° 43.741′ N, 73° 59.545′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in NoHo. It is on Lafayette Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is on the faηade of the building on Lafayette Street between E 4th Street and Astor Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 428 Lafayette Street, New York NY 10003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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: Astor Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (within shouting distance of this marker); A Tower Of Music (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Paresis Hall (about 400 feet away); De Vinne Press Building (about 400 feet away);
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. United HIAS Service (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. 25 Random Things About Colonnade Row. (Submitted on April 28, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. LaGrange Terrace -- "Colonnade Row". "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
2. Colonnade Row Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
3. Marker on Lafayette Street
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
4. Colonnade Row Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
5. Colonnade Row Marker
Photographed by David Seibert, March 1968
6. Colonnade Row in 1966
The fourth building on the right in Colonnade Row contained a club where the newly formed anti-war band "The Fugs" was playing. (Today the "Blue Man Group" owns the space.)
May 30, 2017
7. Colonnade Row
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,175 times since then and 62 times this year. Last updated on March 27, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on October 20, 2025. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on March 27, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 7. submitted on July 14, 2017. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
