Cooper Street, west side, north of 204th Street. This is a three-story frame house., Nos. 54-56. October 26, 1927.
P. L. Sperr.
This structure was erected by Julius Roekell, Architect, of No. 233 Grand Street, corner of Bowery, for Henry Patterson, owner, of No. 160 Mott Street. Erection began on the 20th day of September, 1872 and was completed on the 30th day of June, 1873, according to the report filed July 1, 1873 by Building Inspector, Timothy L. West. Construction consisted of a foundation of brick with a wooden superstructure. A mansard roof topped all, including an installed hot air furnace. The cost was $12,000.00
Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection
