Monday, February 16, 2026

ICYMI: Underground Railroad safe house found at the Merchant’s House Museum


NY1 had the story first. 

The Merchant's House Museum is at 29 E. Fourth St. between the Bowery and Lafayette. 

Previously on EV Grieve

2 comments:

Spike said...

Incredible - I've been in the Merchant House many times and didn't know about this. Joseph Brewster - what a legend!

Carol from East 5th Street said...

Maybe finally the Landmark Preservation Commission will live up to their name (as in PRESERVATION) and not allow any developer to build in the lot next to the Merchants House Museum. Studies by experts show that any commercial construction will ultimately cause irreparable damage to this fragile structure and cause its demise. This building is a national treasure.