935-939 Broadway

935-939 Broadway
935-939 Broadway (also known as 159-161 Fifth Avenue), as seen from Broadway and 22nd Street
General information
Architectural style Italianate style
Location 935-939 Broadway
Manhattan, New York City
Coordinates 40°44′26″N 73°59′23″W / 40.7404719°N 73.9897151°W / 40.7404719; -73.9897151Coordinates: 40°44′26″N 73°59′23″W / 40.7404719°N 73.9897151°W / 40.7404719; -73.9897151
Completed 1862
Client Richard Mortimer
Design and construction
Architect Griffith Thomas

935-939 Broadway is a six story Italianate brownstone structure designed by the architect Griffith Thomas in the Flatiron District of New York City.

History

The six story Italianate building, commissioned by Richard Mortimer, was built between 1861-1862 and was designed by architect Griffith Thomas.[1] Throughout its lifetime, the structure has been referred to as the Mortimer Building, the Albert Building, and the Glenham Hotel.[2] One of the early tennants was the J.&C. Johnston Dry Goods company[1] that opened in 1881.[3]

Glenham Hotel

Conflicting information exists[2] that refers to this building as the former Glenham Hotel. The Glenham Hotel however has been listed as 153 and 155 Fifth Avenue,[4][5] which appears to be the address next door where the Scribner Building now stands.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "The 1862 Mortimer Building -- 935-939 Broadway". daytoninmanhattan.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2018-05-05.
  2. 1 2 White, Norval; Willensky, Elliot; Leadon, Fran. AIA Guide To New York City. p. 237.
  3. ↑ "J. & C. Johnston's Opening". timesmachine.nytimes.com. The New York Times. 31 March 1881. Retrieved 2018-05-06.
  4. ↑ "The Glenham Hotel Sale". timesmachine.nytimes.com. The New York Times. 7 October 1893. Retrieved 2018-05-06.
  5. ↑ "Historic List Of Every Hotel In New York In 1882". stuffnobodycaresabout.com. Retrieved 2018-05-06.
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