26 East 11th Street

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1839
Merchant James B. Wilson builds No. 26 East 11th Street as his own home
No. 26 was built in 1839 for James B. Wilson, a merchant, who lived in it himself. Most of the row's first owners were investors, and by the early 1850s Wilson was the only one of them from Nos. 16 to 28 still living in his house. In the 20th century No. 26 and No. 28 lost their low third stories and gained a full top floor with studio windows.
“No. 26 was built for James B. Wilson, merchant, as his own residence.”
Source: NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission

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