Detail View: The Landmarks Preservation Commission Designation Photo Collection: Tribeca West Historic District

Landmark Name: 
Tribeca West Historic District
LP Number: 
LP-01713
Link to Designation Report: 
Landmark Type: 
Historic District
Designation Date: 
5/7/1991
Image Type: 
Designation Photos
Image Location: 
155 Franklin Street, 157 Franklin Street, 159 Franklin Street, also known as 7-9 Leonard Street
Address: 
155-159 Franklin Street (aka 7-9 Leonard Street)
BIN: 
1002013
BBL: 
1001797503
Borough: 
Manhattan
Block: 
179
Lot: 
7503
Architect or Builder: 
George W. DaCunha (architect), John Keleher (builder)
Date of Construction: 
1882
Alteration Architect 1: 
Franklin Baylies (architect), John Smith (builder)
Date of Alteration 1: 
1902
Owner or Developer: 
Augustus C. Beckstein
Style Primary: 
neo-Grec
Material Primary: 
Brick
Material Secondary: 
Stone
Material Tertiary: 
Metal Cornice
Use Original: 
Commercial, store and lofts
Building Type: 
Store and Lofts
Notes: 
After a fire in 1895, the Franklin Street facade of No. 155-159 was reconstructed in 1902 to resemble the character of its secondary Leonard Street facade.
File Name: 
LP1713_209_155-159FranklinSt.jpg