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

Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 30, 2017

1. Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society Marker

Inscription. This plaque is dedicated to
HIAS, The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society
which occupied this building from
1921 to 1965.

As the international migration agency of the American Jewish community, HIAS' work, providing rescue and refuge for endangered and persecuted people of all faiths and backgrounds around the world, continues to this day.

Founded in 1881, HIAS has rescued more than 4,500,000 men, women, and children, including members of almost every Jewish family in America. Tens of thousands of these refugees and migrants were sheltered and fed in this building before they entered the mainstream of life in this great nation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Immigration • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 40° 43.748′ N, 73° 59.506′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in NoHo. It is on Lafayette Street north of East 4th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 425 Lafayette Street, New York NY 10003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Astor Library (a few steps from this marker); Colonnade Row (within shouting distance of this

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marker); A Tower Of Music (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Cooper (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Astor Place Riot! (about 300 feet away); Peter Cooper Park (about 300 feet away); The Cooper Union (about 400 feet away); Paresis Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Another marker is no longer nearby. United HIAS Service (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. The marker is located to the left of the entrance of the Joseph Papp Public Theater.

Also see . . .
1. Our History. HIAS website entry:
Founded in 1881 originally to assist Jews fleeing pogroms in Russia and Eastern Europe, HIAS has touched the life of nearly every Jewish family in America and now welcomes all who have fled persecution. (Submitted on July 16, 2017.)

2. Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society. Jewish Virtual Library website entry (Submitted on July 16, 2017.)

3. The 1854 Astor Library. "Daytonian in Manhattan" website

Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 30, 2017

2. Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society Marker - Wide View

entry. (Submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 877 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.