COLLECTION NAME:
The Landmarks Preservation Commission Designation Photo Collection
Record
Landmark Name:
Ladies' Mile Historic District
LP Number:
LP-01609
Landmark Type:
Historic District
Designation Date:
5/2/1989
Image Type:
Designation Photos
Image Location:
Mortimer Building
Image Description:
935 Broadway, 937 Broadway, 939 Broadway
Address:
935-939 Broadway (aka 159-161 Fifth Avenue)
BIN:
1016266
BBL:
1008500075
Borough:
Manhattan
Block:
850
Lot:
75
Architect or Builder:
Griffith Thomas
Date of Construction:
1861
Alteration Architect 1:
Rouse & Goldstone
Date of Alteration 1:
1912
Owner or Developer:
Richard Mortimer
Style Primary:
Italianate
Material Primary:
Brownstone
Material Secondary:
Cast Iron
Material Tertiary:
Brick
Use Original:
Commercial, stores
Building Type:
Store
Notes:
In 1912, among other changes, the existing storefront of No. 935-939 was replaced and a projecting cornice removed; sixth story created by enlarging attic spaces; windows added.
File Name:
LP1609_111_935-939Broadway.jpg
Ladies' Mile Historic District
