Bowery in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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Hammacher Schlemmer
— 209 Bowery —
For over 167 years, Hammacher Schlemmer has been known as a merchandiser of innovative gadgetry like the first steam irons, pop-up toasters, food processors, answering machines and cordless phones. Its illustrious customers have included everyone from a Russian Czar, Queen Elizabeth II, Howard Hughes, JFK and The Beatles.
Currently residing on 57th Street, its showroom proudly displays a giant photo of Hammacher Schlemmer’s origins at 209 Bowery. Since 1937, 209 Bowery has been home to Balter Sales Co., part of Bowery’s long-established restaurant supply district.
- Davis Mulkins, Historian/Educator
Erected 2016 by Bowery Alliance of Neighbors.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce . In addition, it is included in the The Beatles series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 40° 43.282′ N, 73° 59.605′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Bowery. Marker is on Bowery near Rivington Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 Bowery, New York NY 10002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “Big Tim” Sullivan’s Clubhouse (here, next to this marker); Yiddish Theatre’s 1st American Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace Of Vaudeville? (within shouting distance of this marker); Italian Renaissance Palazzo On Bowery (within shouting distance of this marker); 200 Years & Counting (within shouting distance of this marker); From Making Money To Making Art (within shouting distance of this marker); A Bowery Flop (within shouting distance of this marker); Christians, Cops, Elks & Anarchism (within shouting distance of this marker). 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.
Also see . . .
1. Hammacher Schlemmer. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Bowery Historic District - National Park Service. National Register of Historic Places documentation - download (Submitted on April 9, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 11, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.