House of Death

Located near Washington Square Park, No. 14 was home to many NYC big-wigs, including the wife of James Boorman Johnson, who founded the Metropolitan Underground Railroad. Twain, who only lived in the home for one year and died in Connecticut, is said to still haunt the home. The House of Death is aptly named, and is probably most well known for having been Mark Twain’s home … Continue reading House of Death