Tag: William Backhouse Astor Jr.

  • William Backhouse Astor Jr.

    William Backhouse Astor Jr.

    Harlem’s Astor Row Namesake Willam Backhouse Astor Jr. lived from 1829 – 1892 and in our community, is best remembered as the person who developed Astor Row, AKA West 130th Street between 5th Avenue and Lenox. The south side of this block was developed by Astor as speculative townhouses – built when there was little…