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2 unusual facts about James Bogardus


63 Nassau Street

It was built in the Italianate style c.1844, and had its cast-iron facade, attributed to James Bogardus, added in 1857-59, making it one of the first cast-iron buildings in the city.

Bogardus Place

Prominent members of that family included James Bogardus, who pioneered in the construction of cast-iron buildings during the 1840s.



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