Tenth Street Studio Building

The Tenth Street Studio Building was a five-story structure at 51 West 10th Street featuring a central domed gallery with artist studios arranged in a radial pattern around this core. Individual spaces were interconnected, allowing residents to work, display, and sell their creations within the same location.

Designed by Richard Morris Hunt in 1857, this was the first American building specifically created for artist studios. Its innovative layout set a new standard for how creative spaces could be organized and shared during the nineteenth century.

The building served as a gathering place for painters and sculptors working in different styles and time periods. The central gallery became an important venue for displaying work and fostering creative exchange among residents.

Access to the studios flowed through the central galleries, allowing visitors to move through different spaces to view various works. The layout made it possible to explore multiple artist workspaces and exhibitions during a single visit.

William Merritt Chase converted the main gallery into his personal studio, filling it with an extensive collection of artworks, antiques, and decorative objects until 1895. This space became a reflection of his artistic personality and passion for collecting.

Location: Manhattan

Address: 51 West 10th Street, Manhattan, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, New York, New York

GPS coordinates: 40.73440,-73.99750

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:23