Designated February 9, 2010
The 143 Allen Street House was constructed as a speculative investment by George Sutton, a ship captain and counting house merchant. George Sutton established himself as a captain sailing between New York City and Charleston, and that he later became agent and merchant for the New-York and Charleston Packet Line. The arrival of Irish and German immigrants lead to the conversion of many of the existing row houses, including the 143 Allen Street House, for use by a number of separate families.