James Brown House, Federal architecture house in Hudson Square, Manhattan, US.
The James Brown House features a gambrel roof with dormers and stands as an example of late 18th-century Federal architecture in New York City.
The building was constructed in 1817 and belonged to James Brown, an African-American Revolutionary War veteran who operated a tobacco store on the ground floor.
The structure holds recognition from the National Register of Historic Places and maintains designation as a New York City landmark since 1969.
The ground floor houses The Ear Inn, which continues to operate as one of the oldest taverns in New York City, serving drinks and meals daily.
During Prohibition, the building served multiple functions, including a speakeasy, a boarding house, a center for smugglers, and a brothel.
Location: Manhattan
Architectural style: Federal architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.72583,-74.00972
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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