81 Walker Street

Civic Center | built 1869

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1. 1821

   St. Matthew's Lutheran Church is built on the lots at 79 and 81 Walker Street

   The Landmarks Commission reports that St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, erected in 1821, once stood on the lots now numbered 79 and 81 Walker Street. The congregation had been organized that year. The church was later cleared away when the two present loft buildings went up in 1868-69.

   Source: NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission

2. 1869

   Henry Fernbach designs a six-story marble-fronted loft for J. L. Seasongood

   Built in 1868-69 for J. L. Seasongood, this six-story building is a near twin of its neighbor at 79 Walker Street, both by Henry Fernbach. Its Walker Street front is faced in marble above the first story and combines pilasters, molded arches and quoins in the Second Empire manner, topped by a pedimented sheet-metal cornice. The district report says it was typically used for stores, storage, showrooms and manufacturing.

   Source: NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission

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