The other day, I was scouting on Third Avenue when I noticed something on East 29th Street…
…Was that a 19th-century farmhouse floating midway down the block??
Perched one flight up and perpendicular to
the street, there are only a handful of wooden houses left in Manhattan,
and this has to be the most unusual one I’ve ever seen:
Located at 203 East 29th Street, the “Rose Hill Historic House” dates back as far as…OK, this one’s a little tricky.
In 2006, Christopher Gray with the NY Times
did a tremendous amount of research
trying to dig up the age of the house. In a nutshell, one John Watts
bought a land parcel in 1747 spanning ten blocks, from East 21st Street
to 31st Street, and called his new farm Rose Hill.
The land was ultimately divided up into
lots and sold. Below is a farm map from 1815 – I believe Cath Tower
marks the lot that 203 East 29th Street was built on (note the many
streets that would soon disappear with the encroaching grid system):
But when was the house built? Because of
the lot’s unusual size (50 feet wide by 24 feet deep), the NY Times
suggests it may have been laid out specifically for the relocation of a
house from elsewhere on the Rose Hill estate (perhaps to remove it from
the path of the new streets being constructed). If true, this would mean
it dates to the late 1700’s.
An 1830 tax assessment records a “building”
on the property and a later assessment in 1840 notes a “house,” but
neither provide a description. An 1860 inventory describes a house with
three stories, but 203 has four – so was the house later raised up? Or
was the shortened fourth story left off for tax reasons? The house is
finally verified with four stories in an 1880 tax inventory.
Below is a picture of the house taken in 1915. By then, it was a junk shop, with apartments above. Note the many fire escapes:
The same angle today:
This picture was taken about 30 years later on July 23, 1934. The Junk Store is still in business…
In 1979, the then-boarded up house was
purchased by a couple who restored the exterior while sadly gutting the
interior. Today, the upper floors are rented out as a 3-bedroom
apartment – StreetEasy has a July listing for $6,000, with a look
inside:
The door to the courtyard:
I saw this man taking a break from his crutches on the first floor stoop:
In the 1915 photograph, a man stands on the same stoop, perhaps hoping for customers:
I love the contrast between a 19th century clapboard house and the typical brick New York apartment building:
Amazingly, as far as I can tell, the house still has not been designated a landmark.
Wooden homes are scarce in Manhattan due to
a mid-19th century law banning their construction, enacted in an
attempt to reduce fires. I thought I’d seen them all, but it’s nice to
know there’s still a chance of stumbling on one more – floating or
otherwise.
Priorities in ... living, working, organizing your surroundings. What do
they depend on? On your style of life, your preferences, your desires.
Then what kind of buildings would you prefer for ... let me say spending
a week-end playing golf ? Just imagine - golf field, sunny day,
competitive mood and desire to make a good game in fresh air. The answer
is a
golf club wooden house for the rest.
Golf is one of the
games (if not to say styles of life) that is closely connected with the
territory relief, natural environment "from here to the very horizon".
And it would be better that there were nothing except nature around and
associated with golf
. Wood Golf Club - sounds nice,
golf club wooden house - sounds like an integral part the natural surroundings.
Then a professional in golf would prefer
wooden house. And the key word and key idea here is NATURAL: natural material (
golf club wooden house which design makes it naturally embedded into landscape).
Nothing suits better to each other like sport, luxury, health and
nature. In our almost fully artificial ages natural materials are
considered to be the best solution especially for such a traditional
game like golf. Tradition means classic, fundamental for serious and
trustworthy people of business-like type. And it doesn't matter whether
it is a
classic log cabin (house), or
modern timber house. They both can make a proper effect on the visitor.
Ones upon a time the great American architect Frank Lloyd Wright who
believed in designing structures that were in harmony with humanity and
its environment (a philosophy that he called organic architecture ) made a project of the house of "Prairie style". Its exterior reminds the hills of prairie. We mean the same approach to the
Wood Golf Club.
To make it absolutely modern - with modern level of comfort inside
(interior facilities for modern people) - and natural wooden exterior of
suitable forms
- wooden house - what can be better and more "organic"?
We dare to make even more accent on the idea that the very authentic
expert in golf would prefer to deal not only with a professionally
designed
wooden house but to do more: not to hide this material,
let it show its noble structure in the textures of all surfaces in
exterior and interior of
golf club wooden house, to let the wood
shine in its wooden colors and gradients, to let them demonstrate
themselves in tactile warm and perfect views of walls, polished
railings, light ceilings of the rooms of a
wooden house. To let
them take care of the ecological status of your environment. One want to
have large windows, high ceilings in order not to lose the filling of
flight even being in the construction, in the building, in
golf club wooden house. There is nothing better than to have a rest in the wooden hall of this type.
To keep a comfortable regimes for the rest and storage of the sport
tools. Nothing can help like wooden construction materials - easily
achieved in our ideal
golf club wooden house.
The sacred
sense of the clubs, balls, and holes for a golfer is reflected in the
individual sense and interest in exclusiveness regarding everything
associated with the GAME, and first of all - the field and the golf
house. A professionally organized field, good tools, nice
wooden golf house and the feeling of the Great Nature in every detail makes the best respond to this interest.
Whatever standards are used in the base of design, style of the
wooden golf house
- classical or modern form, wood shows the best results, user-friendly
material. Even more - the designer - friendly and the architect-friendly
material. These specialist can feel free in the realization their most
fantastic ideas regarding
Wood Golf Club design. The best characteristics of the wood allow them to feel free.
Aren't you still interested in such a building? At least like a reader... Then try to search in the Internet: "
wooden golf house". It is considered "comme il faut" to construct a kind of
classic log cabin (house) or
modern timber house - and enjoy living this life and playing the game, isn't it?
We never meant to make an advertising campaign of our own Company- like
a producer of wooden houses of various types - but wanted to make
illustration to this article and selected a few photos from the
presentation of our product - please draw your kind attention. Well...
not bad, not bad. Especially considering our widening market for wooden
houses, our specialization and a substantial experience in this field.
The conclusion is obvious: for the best style of a
wooden golf house we are one of the best producers.
http://www.ownwoodenhouse.com/index.pl?act=NEWSSHOW&id=2015052901
Priorities in ... living, working, organizing your surroundings. What do
they depend on? On your style of life, your preferences, your desires.
Then what kind of buildings would you prefer for ... let me say spending
a week-end playing golf ? Just imagine - golf field, sunny day,
competitive mood and desire to make a good game in fresh air. The answer
is a
golf club wooden house for the rest.
Golf is one of the
games (if not to say styles of life) that is closely connected with the
territory relief, natural environment "from here to the very horizon".
And it would be better that there were nothing except nature around and
associated with golf
. Wood Golf Club - sounds nice,
golf club wooden house - sounds like an integral part the natural surroundings.
Then a professional in golf would prefer
wooden house. And the key word and key idea here is NATURAL: natural material (
golf club wooden house which design makes it naturally embedded into landscape).
Nothing suits better to each other like sport, luxury, health and
nature. In our almost fully artificial ages natural materials are
considered to be the best solution especially for such a traditional
game like golf. Tradition means classic, fundamental for serious and
trustworthy people of business-like type. And it doesn't matter whether
it is a
classic log cabin (house), or
modern timber house. They both can make a proper effect on the visitor.
Ones upon a time the great American architect Frank Lloyd Wright who
believed in designing structures that were in harmony with humanity and
its environment (a philosophy that he called organic architecture ) made a project of the house of "Prairie style". Its exterior reminds the hills of prairie. We mean the same approach to the
Wood Golf Club.
To make it absolutely modern - with modern level of comfort inside
(interior facilities for modern people) - and natural wooden exterior of
suitable forms
- wooden house - what can be better and more "organic"?
We dare to make even more accent on the idea that the very authentic
expert in golf would prefer to deal not only with a professionally
designed
wooden house but to do more: not to hide this material,
let it show its noble structure in the textures of all surfaces in
exterior and interior of
golf club wooden house, to let the wood
shine in its wooden colors and gradients, to let them demonstrate
themselves in tactile warm and perfect views of walls, polished
railings, light ceilings of the rooms of a
wooden house. To let
them take care of the ecological status of your environment. One want to
have large windows, high ceilings in order not to lose the filling of
flight even being in the construction, in the building, in
golf club wooden house. There is nothing better than to have a rest in the wooden hall of this type.
To keep a comfortable regimes for the rest and storage of the sport
tools. Nothing can help like wooden construction materials - easily
achieved in our ideal
golf club wooden house.
The sacred
sense of the clubs, balls, and holes for a golfer is reflected in the
individual sense and interest in exclusiveness regarding everything
associated with the GAME, and first of all - the field and the golf
house. A professionally organized field, good tools, nice
wooden golf house and the feeling of the Great Nature in every detail makes the best respond to this interest.
Whatever standards are used in the base of design, style of the
wooden golf house
- classical or modern form, wood shows the best results, user-friendly
material. Even more - the designer - friendly and the architect-friendly
material. These specialist can feel free in the realization their most
fantastic ideas regarding
Wood Golf Club design. The best characteristics of the wood allow them to feel free.
Aren't you still interested in such a building? At least like a reader... Then try to search in the Internet: "
wooden golf house". It is considered "comme il faut" to construct a kind of
classic log cabin (house) or
modern timber house - and enjoy living this life and playing the game, isn't it?
We never meant to make an advertising campaign of our own Company- like
a producer of wooden houses of various types - but wanted to make
illustration to this article and selected a few photos from the
presentation of our product - please draw your kind attention. Well...
not bad, not bad. Especially considering our widening market for wooden
houses, our specialization and a substantial experience in this field.
The conclusion is obvious: for the best style of a
wooden golf house we are one of the best producers.
http://www.ownwoodenhouse.com/index.pl?act=NEWSSHOW&id=2015052901
Priorities in ... living, working, organizing your surroundings. What do
they depend on? On your style of life, your preferences, your desires.
Then what kind of buildings would you prefer for ... let me say spending
a week-end playing golf ? Just imagine - golf field, sunny day,
competitive mood and desire to make a good game in fresh air. The answer
is a
golf club wooden house for the rest.
Golf is one of the
games (if not to say styles of life) that is closely connected with the
territory relief, natural environment "from here to the very horizon".
And it would be better that there were nothing except nature around and
associated with golf
. Wood Golf Club - sounds nice,
golf club wooden house - sounds like an integral part the natural surroundings.
Then a professional in golf would prefer
wooden house. And the key word and key idea here is NATURAL: natural material (
golf club wooden house which design makes it naturally embedded into landscape).
Nothing suits better to each other like sport, luxury, health and
nature. In our almost fully artificial ages natural materials are
considered to be the best solution especially for such a traditional
game like golf. Tradition means classic, fundamental for serious and
trustworthy people of business-like type. And it doesn't matter whether
it is a
classic log cabin (house), or
modern timber house. They both can make a proper effect on the visitor.
Ones upon a time the great American architect Frank Lloyd Wright who
believed in designing structures that were in harmony with humanity and
its environment (a philosophy that he called organic architecture ) made a project of the house of "Prairie style". Its exterior reminds the hills of prairie. We mean the same approach to the
Wood Golf Club.
To make it absolutely modern - with modern level of comfort inside
(interior facilities for modern people) - and natural wooden exterior of
suitable forms
- wooden house - what can be better and more "organic"?
We dare to make even more accent on the idea that the very authentic
expert in golf would prefer to deal not only with a professionally
designed
wooden house but to do more: not to hide this material,
let it show its noble structure in the textures of all surfaces in
exterior and interior of
golf club wooden house, to let the wood
shine in its wooden colors and gradients, to let them demonstrate
themselves in tactile warm and perfect views of walls, polished
railings, light ceilings of the rooms of a
wooden house. To let
them take care of the ecological status of your environment. One want to
have large windows, high ceilings in order not to lose the filling of
flight even being in the construction, in the building, in
golf club wooden house. There is nothing better than to have a rest in the wooden hall of this type.
To keep a comfortable regimes for the rest and storage of the sport
tools. Nothing can help like wooden construction materials - easily
achieved in our ideal
golf club wooden house.
The sacred
sense of the clubs, balls, and holes for a golfer is reflected in the
individual sense and interest in exclusiveness regarding everything
associated with the GAME, and first of all - the field and the golf
house. A professionally organized field, good tools, nice
wooden golf house and the feeling of the Great Nature in every detail makes the best respond to this interest.
Whatever standards are used in the base of design, style of the
wooden golf house
- classical or modern form, wood shows the best results, user-friendly
material. Even more - the designer - friendly and the architect-friendly
material. These specialist can feel free in the realization their most
fantastic ideas regarding
Wood Golf Club design. The best characteristics of the wood allow them to feel free.
Aren't you still interested in such a building? At least like a reader... Then try to search in the Internet: "
wooden golf house". It is considered "comme il faut" to construct a kind of
classic log cabin (house) or
modern timber house - and enjoy living this life and playing the game, isn't it?
We never meant to make an advertising campaign of our own Company- like
a producer of wooden houses of various types - but wanted to make
illustration to this article and selected a few photos from the
presentation of our product - please draw your kind attention. Well...
not bad, not bad. Especially considering our widening market for wooden
houses, our specialization and a substantial experience in this field.
The conclusion is obvious: for the best style of a
wooden golf house we are one of the best producers.
http://www.ownwoodenhouse.com/index.pl?act=NEWSSHOW&id=2015052901
Water is the source of life on earth, and that’s why all people can’t
live a day without it. People have always strived to live close to
water, building cities and towns. Not always having the opportunity to
do it, artificial ponds appeared in people’s life. As the time went by
they started to name them "swimming pools".
The construction of
swimming pools began in the Ancient East, Greece and Rome. Pools usually
had a rectangular shape and served mainly for ablutions.
Not long
ago, a swimming pool inside the house was associated only with luxury
and huge costs. But nowadays, the interest in building houses with a
pool inside is growing and many people want to have such a house.
Swimming strengthens the immune system, normalizes blood pressure,
improves blood circulation, and develops musculoskeletal system. While
swimming human’s body is supported by water so that muscles or joints
are not excessively strained. Swimming can be a training exercise or
just an enjoyable pastime. Swimming is fun and interesting! And for
those who adore baths or saunas swimming pool can become a heaven with
pleasant cool waters after a steam room.
Because of all these reasons, in recent years, you can often find swimming pools in wooden cottages and country houses.
If you want to have a pool of your own, you should think about some of
the nuances in its design and construction. Whether it's a project of
wooden sauna with a swimming pool or a project of a wooden house with a
pool, the pool itself will be the center of communication for all the
inhabitants of the house. But not many know how to build a swimming pool
in a wooden house properly, and without this knowledge pool can be a
source of great trouble.
If
you want to build your dream home, you cannot do without a project
developed by professionals. We will help you to develop projects of
wooden houses with sauna and swimming pool, observing all the norms and
regulations. Call us and we will build your dream!
http://www.ownwoodenhouse.com/index.pl?act=NEWSSHOW&id=2015112601
Water is the source of life on earth, and that’s why all people can’t
live a day without it. People have always strived to live close to
water, building cities and towns. Not always having the opportunity to
do it, artificial ponds appeared in people’s life. As the time went by
they started to name them "swimming pools".
The construction of
swimming pools began in the Ancient East, Greece and Rome. Pools usually
had a rectangular shape and served mainly for ablutions.
Not long
ago, a swimming pool inside the house was associated only with luxury
and huge costs. But nowadays, the interest in building houses with a
pool inside is growing and many people want to have such a house.
Swimming strengthens the immune system, normalizes blood pressure,
improves blood circulation, and develops musculoskeletal system. While
swimming human’s body is supported by water so that muscles or joints
are not excessively strained. Swimming can be a training exercise or
just an enjoyable pastime. Swimming is fun and interesting! And for
those who adore baths or saunas swimming pool can become a heaven with
pleasant cool waters after a steam room.
Because of all these reasons, in recent years, you can often find swimming pools in wooden cottages and country houses.
If you want to have a pool of your own, you should think about some of
the nuances in its design and construction. Whether it's a project of
wooden sauna with a swimming pool or a project of a wooden house with a
pool, the pool itself will be the center of communication for all the
inhabitants of the house. But not many know how to build a swimming pool
in a wooden house properly, and without this knowledge pool can be a
source of great trouble.
If
you want to build your dream home, you cannot do without a project
developed by professionals. We will help you to develop projects of
wooden houses with sauna and swimming pool, observing all the norms and
regulations. Call us and we will build your dream!
http://www.ownwoodenhouse.com/index.pl?act=NEWSSHOW&id=2015112601
