Little Italy in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
From Beaux Arts Bank To Bananas
124 Bowery
By using similar materials and Neo-classic forms, including light-colored stone and a copper crested cornice; (sic) both banks reflect the City Beautiful movement and Beaux Arts style. With most of its classical details, including the “BB” initials in the cartouche still visible above street level, today it serves as the city’s only Beaux Arts fruit and vegetable stand!
- Mitchell Grubler, Landmarks Committee Chair, Bowery Alliance of Neighbors
Erected 2016 by Bowery Alliance of Neighbors.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 40° 43.12′ N, 73° 59.695′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Little Italy. Marker is at the intersection of Bowery and Grand Street, on the right when traveling south on Bowery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 Bowery, New York NY 10013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bowery Savings Bank (here, next to this marker); Former Bowery Savings Bank (a few steps from this marker); Anti-Slavery Work In Federal Era Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); Man Survives Leap From Brooklyn Bridge! (within shouting distance of this marker); Italian Theatre & Triple-Jointed Wonders (within shouting distance of this marker); NYC's Oldest Operating Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ghosts And Occasional Mayhem (about 300 feet away); “A Carnival Of Debauchery!” (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
More about this marker. One of more than sixty entries in the “Windows on the Bowery” series.
The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 23, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.