This three-story brick building was erected in 1906 by architect L. Gilles for Luder Reinken. It was the home of a noted sculptor and housed one of the Tenth Street Galleries, which participated in the emergence of the underground film scene. Go back and click on the tours the building is featured in for additional information and history.

Multiple innovators in the field of commerce were located here, once the center of commerce in New York, along with the headquarters of several prominent businesses. Click here to send a letter supporting landmark designation of these and other historic buildings south of Union Square.

Among the many industries which this area played a significant role in shaping and transforming was photography. Click here to send a letter supporting landmark designation of these and other historic buildings south of Union Square.

This three-story building was once two separate structures. Though they were likely constructed in the 19th century, they have since been given a complete 20th-century makeover. A famous shop was formerly located here, and was photographed by a number of prominent photographers.

Multiple sites in the neighborhood bear significant connections to popular films, television, music, and entertainment. Listen to a playlist featuring a selection of songs by some of the amazing artists connected to this area. Click here to send a letter supporting landmark designation of these and other historic buildings south of Union Square.

This five-story tenement with stores was designed in 1886 by James M. Farnsworth for Samuel Thorne. The unusual red brick building with florid naturalistic ornament housed the March Gallery in the late 1950s, which had a large impact on the mid-20th century art scene. Go back and click on the tours the building is featured in for additional information and history.