NoHo in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bouwerie Lane Theater

(Formerly the Bond Street Savings Bank)

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 30, 2017

1. Bouwerie Lane Theater Marker

Inscription. This unique cast iron building was designed in 1874 by architect Henry Engelbert, in the French Second Empire style. It successfully presents two harmonious facades to the streets that meet at its corner site. First known as the German Exchange Bank, it later became the Bond Street Bank. Since 1963 it has been the Bouwerie Lane Theater.

Erected 1989 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 40° 43.547′ N, 73° 59.531′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in NoHo. Marker is at the intersection of Bond Street and Bowery, on the left when traveling east on Bond Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 54 Bond Street, 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. Casting At The Cast Iron Bank: (here, next to this marker); Tin Palace Jazz Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Secret Cemetery Secret Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Then You Saw It/Now You Don’t (within shouting distance of this marker); World’s Smallest Opera House (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Alexander’s Musee (within shouting distance of this marker); CBGB (within shouting distance of this marker); Hats, Hardware & Horses (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Regarding Bouwerie Lane Theater. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".

Also see . . . The 1874 Bond Street Savings Bank - 54 Bond Street (Daytonian in Manhattan). (Submitted on July 12, 2017.)

Bouwerie Lane Theater Marker - Wide View, Looking West Across the Bowery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 30, 2017

2. Bouwerie Lane Theater Marker - Wide View, Looking West Across the Bowery

The marker is visible on the lower left corner of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on March 23, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.