Gramercy Park in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Brotherhood Synagogue
(Formerly the Friends Meetinghouse)
— 144 East 20th Street —
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 3, 2016
1. Brotherhood Synagogue Marker
In 1859, the Society of Friends, known as Quakers, commissioned the firm of King & Kellum to design a structure "exactly suited for a Friends Meeting, entirely plain, neat and chaste, of good taste, but avoiding all useless ornament". This building is Anglo-Italianate in style and decorated with Renaissance-style cornices, pediments and arched windows. It was purchased and restored by the Brotherhood Synagogue in 1975.
1990
Erected 1990 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 40° 44.231′ N, 73° 59.115′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Gramercy Park. Marker is at the intersection of Gramercy Park South and Irving Place, on the left when traveling west on Gramercy Park South. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28 Gramercy Park South, New York NY 10003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James Cagney (within shouting distance of this marker); Gramercy Park Clubhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); George Bellows (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln Kirstein
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Regarding Brotherhood Synagogue. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . .
1. Our Building (Brotherhood Synagogue). The Synagogue provides an overview of its building, along historical details concerning its design and construction, architectural significance, and use as a stop on the Underground Railroad. (Submitted on October 22, 2016.)
2. Recycling a Landmark for Today. New York Times, June 15, 1975 (Submitted on October 22, 2016.)
3. The 1859 Friends Meeting House -- 28 Gramercy Square South. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on March 22, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 3, 2016
2. Brotherhood Synagogue and Marker - Wide View
The marker is visible here, mounted to the left of the entrance, but partially obscured by a tree.
circa 1930
3. Meeting Room, Friends' Meeting House, Gramercy Park, New York - Postcard View
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 443 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on March 22, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
