Prince Street looking west-southwest from Greene Street
The sidewall of 112 Prince Street is visible prior to the addition of the Richard Haas trompe l’oeil mural in 1974, the first of hundreds of such murals created by the artist.
92 Walker Street and 254 Canal Street (l. to r.)
Edward LaGrassa had a particular interest in buildings designed by architect James Bogardus, including 254 Canal Street (built 1856-57).
254, 262, and 264 Canal Street (l. to r.)
Edward LaGrassa had a particular interest in buildings designed by architect James Bogardus, including 254 Canal Street (built 1856-57).
254 Canal Street
Edward LaGrassa had a particular interest in buildings designed by architect James Bogardus, including 254 Canal Street (built 1856-57).
Bogardus Building on northwest corner of Washington and Murray Streets, being prepared for demolition to make way for Washington Market Urban Renewal
As documented by the Historic Districts Council: “The Laing Stores (1848-49), also known as the Bogardus Building, was initially located at the northwest corner of Washington and Murray Streets, an intersection that no longer exists due to urban renewal projects in the 1960s. In 1967, the area was surveyed by the LPC to determine potential […]
Detail on Bogardus Building on northwest corner of Washington and Murray Streets, being prepared for demolition to make way for Washington Market Urban Renewal
As documented by the Historic Districts Council: “The Laing Stores (1848-49), also known as the Bogardus Building, was initially located at the northwest corner of Washington and Murray Streets, an intersection that no longer exists due to urban renewal projects in the 1960s. In 1967, the area was surveyed by the LPC to determine potential […]
Bogardus Building on northwest corner of Washington and Murray Streets, being prepared for demolition to make way for Washington Market Urban Renewal
As documented by the Historic Districts Council: “The Laing Stores (1848-49), also known as the Bogardus Building, was initially located at the northwest corner of Washington and Murray Streets, an intersection that no longer exists due to urban renewal projects in the 1960s. In 1967, the area was surveyed by the LPC to determine potential […]
Bogardus Building on northwest corner of Washington and Murray Streets, being prepared for demolition to make way for Washington Market Urban Renewal
As documented by the Historic Districts Council: “The Laing Stores (1848-49), also known as the Bogardus Building, was initially located at the northwest corner of Washington and Murray Streets, an intersection that no longer exists due to urban renewal projects in the 1960s. In 1967, the area was surveyed by the LPC to determine potential […]
Bogardus Building on northwest corner of Washington and Murray Streets, being prepared for demolition to make way for Washington Market Urban Renewal
As documented by the Historic Districts Council: “The Laing Stores (1848-49), also known as the Bogardus Building, was initially located at the northwest corner of Washington and Murray Streets, an intersection that no longer exists due to urban renewal projects in the 1960s. In 1967, the area was surveyed by the LPC to determine potential […]
Building or Sidewalk Detail in SoHo/Tribeca Labeled “D.D. Badger & Co.” (exact location unknown)
The label “D. D. Badger & Co.” likely refers to founder Daniel D. Badger, who operated Badger’s Architectural Iron Works. According to the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District designation report, Daniel Badger, along with architect James Bogardus, “developed some of the most inventive uses of cast iron and also popularized it as an architectural and structural medium.” […]
Sidewalk Detail in SoHo/Tribeca Labeled “Patented Nov 12. 1845.” (exact location unknown)
The label “Patented Nov 12. 1845” likely refers to inventor Thaddeus Hyatt’s method for making iron vault covers with glass lights. According to the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District designation report, “On November 12, 1845, Thaddeus Hyatt patented a method for making iron vault covers with glass lights. Prior to this time, if the owner of a […]
