Miracle on Fourth Street is the story of the preservation of a family home that belonged to one of the early merchants of New York City. Lived in by one family for almost 100 years, the house was preserved as a museum upon the death of the last family member. The book recounts the struggle of the founder of the museum to realize his quixotic vi- sion, the critical intervention of an architect who devoted his life to an authentic struc- tural restoration, and the dedication of a group of women who would not give up their goal of reclaiming the beauty of the original furnishings. It is a story...
Miracle on Fourth Street is the story of the preservation of a family home that belonged to one of the early merchants of New York City. Lived in by o...
On East Fourth Street in New York City, there is a Hidden Treasure. Visitors climb the stoop, ring the bell, and magically step into the past. Lived in by one family for 100 years, The Merchant's House Museum is still the way it was in 1850-with its original furniture and personal family possessions, including dresses worn by the eight women in the family. This book tells how members of the merchant elite really lived at the time when New York City became the commercial emporium of the nation.
On East Fourth Street in New York City, there is a Hidden Treasure. Visitors climb the stoop, ring the bell, and magically step into the past. Lived i...
