Weehawken Street Historic District

This neighborhood forms a distinct enclave in the West Village. The structures include residences, former warehouses, factories and shops that offer a rare example of historic development along the waterfront.

The earliest buildings in the area include Federal style row houses. No. 6 Weehawken Street (392 West Street) is the only remaining wood-frame building, and thought to be a remodeled portion of the 1834 Weehawken Market. Following the construction of the Hudson River Railroad (1846) and ferry service at Christopher Street (1841), the improved connectivity promoted commerce in the area. Subsequently, a number of neo-Grec-style factories and warehouses were constructed to accommodate industrial development. No. 177 Christopher Street is a four-story factory, built in 1883-84 and designed by William J. Fryer, Jr. During the same era, several Italianate style tenements were built.

At the turn of the twentieth century, the Hudson River waterfront became the center of New York's maritime industry, and the Gansevoort and Chelsea Piers were built soon after from 1894-1910. As this area flourished, neo-Renaissance and neo-Romanesque row houses and hotels were constructed, many of which still survive. Today, the area is a popular residential neighborhood. ©2014