Lippincott Alley is the name for new townhouse and condo project at 44-50 N 3rd St. The name comes from a former business that occupied a long gone building at 50 N 3rd.
Many structures in old city were originally constructed as residences and later adapted for commercial use. The first photo, taken in May of 1859, shows the former mansion of wool merchant Benjamin Bullock at 46 - 48 N 3rd St. Modified with display windows at street level, two businesses - James L. Rahn’s hosiery and glove shop, and John M. Ford’s saddlery and hardware store - occupy the building. Other homes on this block had already been replaced by taller commercial buildings, including the building next door, Lippincott, Coffin & Co., dry goods and trimmings (50 N. 3rd).
The Bullock Mansion was torn down and a new commercial building was built in 1886, housing Blumenthal Brothers Clothing (2nd, 3rd photo). They went out of business in 1908 and their entire stock was bought by Lit Brothers Dept. Store.
The buildings from 44 - 50 N 3rd St were torn down in the 1950's - 1960's and the site was a parking lot (4th) until recently. The new development is named for the former Lippincott building which once stood at 50 N 3rd St.
Benjamin Bullock mansion, 1859 1922, Blumenthal Bros. & Co. Replaced mansion previously on the site.
Before new construction Rendering of new development
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