Architect John A. Hamilton, who completed a number of commissions for Chinese clients, made a case for a gallery as a “chinese device” at 28 Mott Street. It was only approved once he redesigned it entirely of iron. Hamilton to Department of Building Superintendent Constable, August 3, 1895. Manhattan Department of Buildings Block & Lot Folder Collection, Block 162, Lot 15. NYC Municipal Archives.

Mott Street #28