426-428 East 9th Street | Block : 436 | Lot #22-23

Building Date : 1876
Original Use : Residential/Commercial

Original Owner : P.H. O'Neil
Original Architect : Julius Boekell

Description & Building Alterations

The two five-story buildings at 426-428 East 9th Street were originally built in 1876, designed by architect Julius Boekell.

The present facade features bracketed iron cornice with paneled frieze, molded window lintels, footed sills and segmental pediments at second story. The first story storefront was mostly replaced in 1902, and was partially converted into apartments in 1938.

Block : 436 / Lot : 022-023 / Building Date : 1876 / Original Owner : P.H. O’Neil / Original Use : Residential/Commercial / Original Architect : Julius Boekell

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