COLLECTION NAME:
The Landmarks Preservation Commission Designation Photo Collection
Record
Landmark Name:
Tribeca West Historic District
LP Number:
LP-01713
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_211_155-159FranklinSt.jpg
Tribeca West Historic District
