703 East 6th Street | Block : 376 | Lot #62

Building Date : c. 1855
Original Use : Manufacturing

Original Owner : Jesse J. Davis
Original Architect : Unknown

Description & Building Alterations

Tax records show that a house was built at this location c. 1855, replacing the shop and stables that had formerly occupied the lot. The 1858 tax record describes the structure as four stories tall. The 1856 map labels this building as ‘Piano Action Factory’. Although no permits were found prior to 1965, the current front facade likely dates to 1920-30’s. In 1965 the building was altered by having its dumbwaiters, doors and bulkhead removed owner Joseph Roth.

Block : 376 / Lot : 062 / Building Date : c. 1855 / Original Owner : Jesse J. Davis/ Original Use : Manufacturing / Original Architect : Unknown

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