West Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
36 Commerce Street
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 20, 2012
1. 36 Commerce Street Marker
This three-story brick house was built in 1841 for Alexander McLachlan, the owner of a brewery at No. 38 on land originally part of the Hendricks-Gomez property. In the 1920’s, when the brewery became the Cherry Lane Theater, this house was part of an artist and writer community that included the houses on the south side of Commerce St. to the theater and the west side of Bedford St. through No. 73. These houses shared a rear courtyard while heat and hot water were piped from a furnace located at No. 34. Today, this house has its own small garden surrounded by the theater’s backstage buildings. The stoop, removed by McLachlan after the house’s construction, was replaced in 1996. The house retains its handsome wood roof cornice, typical of the houses of the Greek Revival period.Erected 2000 by Bedford, Barrow, Commerce Block Ass’n.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.
Location. 40° 43.884′ N, 74° 0.318′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 38 Commerce Street (a few steps from this marker); Edna St. Vincent Millay (within shouting distance of this marker); No. 48 Commerce Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Commerce Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 70 Bedford Street (within shouting distance of this marker); James Vandenburgh’s Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Bedford Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 81 Barrow Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 20, 2012
2. 36 Commerce Street Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 484 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
