This two-story brick store was constructed c. 1844 for the prominent Van Beuren family, which owned and developed much of the land on or near 14th Street. It was a cabinetry shop of William Winberg.

Village Preservation has multiple oral histories with significant figures in the arts, literature, commerce, preservation, activism, and philanthropy which focus on, connect to, or mention sites in this area. Click here to send a letter supporting landmark designation of these and other historic buildings south of Union Square.

Many of the most prominent publishers in America and the world were located here, producing some of the most significant works of literature of the last two hundred years. Click here to send a letter supporting landmark designation of these and other historic buildings south of Union Square.

An extraordinary array of significant writers and authors lived or worked here, and great works of literature were produced here. Click here to send a letter supporting landmark designation of these and other historic buildings south of Union Square.

This 1911 two-story brick store was built by architect G.T. Goosey for Charles H. Benke and Rudolph C. Faber. Erskine Press was likely the building’s first tenant. The building was also home to The Villager and Gemor Press, the printing company of leading 20th century female author Anaïs Nin. Go back and click on the tours the building is featured in for additional information and history.

Many notable organizations, leaders, and events in the women's rights and women's suffrage movements were located or took place here. Click here to send a letter supporting landmark designation of these and other historic buildings south of Union Square.