History and architecture
This handsome Georgian Eclectic three-story town house with basement represents the remodelling of an 1834 house done about 1910. As seen today, it is Georgian Eclectic in style despite the fact that the basement entrance and shallow arches above the first floor windows are more reminiscent of Federal architecture.
The facade of this building is architecturally interesting as a fine illustration of similar Georgian Eclectic town houses that were being built with such freedom of interpretation in New York City at the turn of this Century.
In addition to its architectural significance 267 Henry Street is the easternmost of three houses which form the famous Henry Street Street Settlement founded by Lillian Wald in 1893. Pride in these buildings resulted in restoration work carried on in 1964 in lieu of razing them and rebuilding on the site. As a part of Henry Street Settlement, 267 Henry Street has been of outstanding service to the neighborhood since it was added to the Settlement.
Sources and further reading
This history comes from the Landmarks app’s historical catalog. Names and building uses may reflect the period described.