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Oldest Buildings In The Village

Call it whatever you’d like: antique, vintage, or historic. If one thing is for certain, the Village is really, really old. Old by New York City standards, and even old by American standards. But which building is the oldest of the old? On this walk, we'll guide you through the Village and show you some of the contenders.

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The Isaacs-Hendricks House
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The Isaacs-Hendricks House

Built in 1799.
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Hamilton Fish House
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Hamilton Fish House

Built in 1803-04.
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17 Grove Street
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17 Grove Street

Built in 1822.
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15 Christopher Street
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15 Christopher Street

Built in 1827.
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45 Grove Street
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45 Grove Street

Built in 1830.
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Merchant's House Museum
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Merchant's House Museum

Built in 1832.
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7 Washington Square North
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7 Washington Square North

Built 1832-33.
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David Christie House
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David Christie House

Built in 1834.
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First Presbyterian Church
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First Presbyterian Church

Built 1844-46.
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Herring Building
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Herring Building

Built in 1849.
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14th Street Theatre
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14th Street Theatre

Built 1866.
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234 West 13th Street
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234 West 13th Street

Built in 1882.
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