West Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Commerce Street
Photographed By R. C., May 13, 2011
1. Commerce Street Marker
Originally designated Cherry Lane because of the abundance of cherry trees in the vicinity. In 1822, during a plague in Lower Manhattan an exodus resulted. The street developed a thriving commercial character and was thereby renamed Commerce Street
Erected 1979 by Bedford, Barrow, Commerce Block Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.
Location. 40° 43.893′ N, 74° 0.296′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in West Village. Marker is at the intersection of Commerce Street and Bedford Street on Commerce Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10014, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Edna St. Vincent Millay (a few steps from this marker); 70 Bedford Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 24, 26 & 28 Commerce Street (within shouting distance of this marker); James Vandenburgh’s Home (within shouting distance of this marker); 36 Commerce Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 38 Commerce Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Barrow Street (within shouting
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Also see . . . Commerce Street. Forgotten New York website entry (Submitted on July 7, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By R. C., May 13, 2011
2. Commerce Street Marker
Photographed By R. C., May 13, 2011
3. Commerce Street
Commerce Street is a popular destination for historical tour groups visiting Manhattan.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2011, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,038 times since then and 372 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 16, 2011, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
