Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Street
Photographed By Larry Gertner, December 11, 2018
1. John Street Marker
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Named in honor of John Harpendingh, a tanner whose homestead was situated at the corner of Maiden Lane and Broadway.
He was a public-spirited citizen who owned considerable land in this vicinity – a portion of which he bequeathed to the Reformed Protestant Church in 1723.
John Street first appears upon a map bearing the date of 1699. Describing a section known as The Shoemaker’s Land. Extending from Maiden Lane to Ann Street, East of Broadway.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1723.
Location. 40° 42.582′ N, 74° 0.525′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is on John Street near Nassau Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 John Street, New York NY 10038, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Street Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Street Church (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named John Street Methodist Church (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named John Street Church (about 300 feet away); June 10, 1963 (about 300
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Photographed By Larry Gertner, December 14, 2018
2. John Street Marker site
The marker is at the entrance to the Artezen, a boutique hotel.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
