James Peter Allaire (1785-1858) was a noted master mechanic and steam engine builder. He was born in 1785.

He founded Allaire Works, the first steam engine company in New York City, in 1815, and later Howell Works in 1831, in Wall Township, New Jersey. He built the first compound-type engine for marine use, and built the first building designed as a tenement in New York City. Nickname: Big Apple, Gotham, NYC Location in the state of New York Coordinates: Country United States State New York Boroughs The Bronx Brooklyn Manhattan Queens Staten Island Settled 1613  - Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Area    - City 1,214. ... Map of Wall Township in Monmouth County Wall Township is a Township located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ... For the Bon Jovi album, see New Jersey (album) Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  Ranked 47th  - Total 8,729 sq mi (22,608 km²)  - Width 70 miles (110 km)  - Length 150 miles (240 km)  - % water 14. ... Categories: Stub | House types ...

References

• Who Was Who in America:Historical Volume, 1607-1896. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who, 1963.