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Scott, General Winfield, House

New York, New York
County of New York.
24 W. 12th Street
National Register Number: 73001222
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Domestic - single dwelling. The threat level was Watch in
2002.
Congressional District: NY-8 Certified Local Government: YES
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Current use/information: Center for Italian Studies, NY University.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - November 7, 1973):
This 4-story, semi-detached brownstone was purchased by General Winfield Scott in 1853, shortly after its construction. Scott was a victorious general in the Mexican-American War and an unsuccessful Whig candidate in the Presidential election of 1852.

Condition:
The condition of the building is deteriorated.

Recommendation/Change since last report:
Funding is needed for a complete restoration or sympathetic rehabilitation.


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