116 Sullivan Street facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 116 Sullivan Street |
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| Location | Manhattan, New York |
| Built | 1832, heightened two stories in 1872 |
| Architectural style(s) | Federal |
| Designated | May 15, 1973 |
| Reference no. | LP-0645 |
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116 Sullivan Street is a historic building in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It is a four-story house made of red brick. This building was constructed in 1832. It was built in the Federal style, which was popular at the time. The house also has some Greek Revival details. In 1872, two more stories were added to the building.
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What Makes 116 Sullivan Street Special?
This building is famous for its unique front door. The door has a fancy brownstone frame. This frame is called a "doorcase." It has special side decorations. These are painted wooden columns. They look like Ionic half-columns. They are very rare in New York City.
A Unique Doorway Design
Instead of regular glass, the side panels of the door are divided. They have three oval sections stacked on top of each other. These ovals are made from beautifully carved wood. The carving looks like a fabric curtain. It seems to be pulled through a series of rings. This design is very unusual and artistic.
Who Built This Historic House?
The land where 116 Sullivan Street stands used to be part of a large farm. This farm belonged to Nicholas Bayard. He was related to Peter Stuyvesant, a famous early leader of New York.
Charles Starr's Investment
The house at 116 Sullivan Street was built by a man named Charles Starr. He was a bookbinder, which means he made and repaired books. His business was located on Nassau Street. Charles Starr built this house and six others as an investment. This means he built them to rent out or sell later. He hoped to make money from them.
Charles Starr also lived nearby. His own house was at 110 Sullivan Street. It was 32 feet wide, which was very large for a house back then. That house has been carefully restored.
