135 years is a long time, and we’ve come a long way from our first storefront on Front Street. Though we weren’t always able to document all of our work and history, here you’ll find a small representation what we did document. You’ll also find some of our earliest work for companies like American Express in the 1970’s, a relationship we’re proud to have maintained for almost four decades, and which is still going strong.
1886
The First Store Front
252 Front Street
Shortly after its founding in 1886, John Gallin & Son was able to open its first office in a storefront in lower Manhattan and enjoy the ‘luxury’ of a new, horse-drawn wagon for its business. 1928
Iona School Journal ad
Reads:"John Gallin & Son
(Incorporated)
252 Front Street New York
Mason Work - Plastering
Repairing Our Specialty"
1949
An Office move:
79 John Street
John Gallin & Son's office moves from it's Store Front location on 252 Front Street to it's new location on 79 John Street. 1955
An Office move:
110 Fulton Street
John Gallin & Son's office moves to it's new location on 110 Fulton Street, which is just a three minute walk from the previous office location on 79 John Street. 1956
Alice Gallin Retires board of directors
December 31, 1956Alice has been secretary and a director continuously since 1920
1957
Silver Jubilee
25th Anniversary celebration ofFrancis Cardinal Spellman
consecration as a bishop.
The huge alter- 48 feet high, the largest Field Mass ever constructed.
Yankee Stadium - September 7, 1957
1960
An Office move:
40 Gold Street
John Gallin & Son's office moves to it's new location on 40 Gold Street, which is just a two minute walk from the previous office location on 110 Fulton Street. 1986
Three Generations of Presidents
Three generations of Gallins, each of which in their time served as president of John Gallin & Son. John C. Gallin, current president: William H.J. Gallin, third president and grandson of the founder and Thomas P. Gallin, past president and currently chairman of the board.1986
100th Anniversary Party
More than 300 clients and friends of the company helped celebrate its centennial at a formal dinner party on the “Duchess” as it appropriately cruised around the Manhattan skyline.2000
An Office Move:
102 Madison Avenue
John Gallin & Son's office moves from 40 Gold Street, where it resided for 40 years, to it's new location on 102 Madison Avenue. 102 Madison Avenue is John Gallin & Son's current office.
2002
John Gallin & Son Day in NYC
Mark Gallin, the 6th president of John Gallin & Son, accepts Mayoral Proclamation John Gallin & Son Day in celebration of the firm’s 116th anniversary of its founding. Presenting the proclamation (right) is Robert Walsh, NYC Commissioner of Business Services.2005
The Four Partners
From Left to right: Thomas Gallin Jr., Mark Varian, Christopher Gallin, Michael Gallin.2006
120th Celebrations Invitation
Inside:"Please join John Gallin & Son as we celebrate our 120th birthday
June 6, 2006
6pm - 10pm
Tribeca Rooftop
2 Debrosses Street, New York, NY"
2006
Gallin Christmas Card
Inside:"For over 120 years and through four generations
The John Gallin & Son Family
2009
Gallin Christmas Card
Inside:"John Gallin & Son delivers to you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year"
2010
Gallin Christmas Card
Inside:"The John Gallin & Son Family wishes that peace and joy find their way to your door this holiday season"
2011
Gallin Christmas Card
Inside:"The John Gallin & Son family wishes to share 125 years of Christmas memories with you and your family"
2012
Gallin Christmas Card
Inside:"As we follow the path into the New Year We wish you the Happiest of Holidays"
2015
Gallin Christmas card
Inside:"As we get ready to celebrate our 130th anniversary, we wish you the Happiest of Holidays"
2016
Chuck Jones
Chuck Jones' original drawing of the Road Runner is moved to it's new home, once again under Gallin's gentle care. Our very own Al Giannone is in charge of the whole process.2016
130th Anniversary Gala
On September 22, we celebrated alongside 400 friends and family at the historic building of the NYC Public Library on 42nd Street.SEE THE PICTURES
2016
Gallin Christmas Card
Inside:"As we wrap up celebrating our 130th anniversary we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy new Year"
2017
Gallin Christmas Card
Inside:"Since 1886 the John Gallin & Son family has been bringing you wagons full of good wishes.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!"
2018
Gallin Christmas Card
Inside:"Starting in a small shop on Front Street 133 years ago, Gallin has gone from a Family Company to a Company of Families.
On behalf of all the families here we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!"
2019
Gallin Christmas Card
Inside:"As the calendar counts down, we are brainstorming ideas around our family table to make certain that your family has a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year."
2020
Gallin Christmas Card
Inside:"As we close the door on 2020 and enter into 2021, we wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year from our family to yours!"
2021
Betterment
27 West 23rd Street & 18 West 24th Street – 5th & 6th Floors (Connected Buildings)SEE JOB PICTURES
2021
Bank Street College of Education - Lobby
27 West 23rd Street & 18 West 24th Street – 5th & 6th Floors (Connected Buildings)SEE JOB PICTURES
2021
Gallin Christmas Card
Inside:As we continue in the tradition started over 135 years ago in a small storefront in downtown Manhattan, the partners of John Gallin & Son wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.
2022
vornado - Rooftop Whitebox
715 Lexington Avenue – Cellar, 1st, 2nd & 3rd floors / RoofSEE JOB PICTURES
2022
Gallin Christmas Card
Inside:We are cooking up plans to wish you a very Merry Christmas from our family to yours.
2023