|
Map:
Community Info >
History of
the Bronx
>
NYCHA >
Morris 1 Houses
Morris Houses is named for Gouverneur
Morris (1725-1816). A lawyer and diplomat, Morris was a signer of the Articles
of Confederation. He led diplomatic missions to England and later became
Minister to France, where he replaced Thomas Jefferson. He was also U.S. Senator
from New York (1800-03). Morris was born at Morrisania estate, then part of
Westchester County, now the Bronx. He has been a leading figure at the
Continental Congress where he was noted for having made the most speeches of
anyone. Gouverneur Morris I Houses consists of ten buildings, 16 and 20-stories
tall with 1,083 apartments. Completed August 31, 1965, the 9.57-acre Bronx
development is between East 169th and East 170th Streets, and Third and Park
Avenues. Gouverneur Morris I Houses is home to 2,940 residents.
Development Name:
Gouverneur Morris I
Main Address:
1385 Washington Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456
Managing Development Name:
Morris
Program Type:
Federal
Construction Type:
New Construction
Building Type:
Elevator
Senior-Only Development/Buildings:
False
Total Number of Residential Buildings:
10
Total Number of Non-Residential Buildings:
0
Total Number of Apartments:
1083
Total Population:
2940
Completion Year:
1965
Police Service Area:
7
Police Precinct:
42
Source:
www.nyc.gov/nycha
Click Here To Send This Page To A Friend
About Us
|
Feedback | Submit
News/Event |
Add Your Business
|
Shopping
|
Advertise |
Help |
Mailing List
This
Website Is Part Of Canady's Community
All rights reserved. Copyright © 2008
|
