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

80 Washington Place

New York City Historic District

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 27, 2017

1. 80 Washington Place Marker

Inscription. "This house and the adjoining house at No. 78 were constructed as a pair in 1839 by builder William W. Berwick, who lived at No. 78, owned both houses until 1852. Both were designed in the Greek Revival style of the period. The upper story and elevator were added in 1919 when John Philip Sousa(1854-1932), the noted composer and band leader, acquired the house."

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.

Location. 40° 43.918′ N, 73° 59.997′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Greenwich Village. It is on Washington Place east of 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 80 Washington Place, New York NY 10011, 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: Willa Cather 1873-1947 / Richard Wright 1908-1960 (a few steps from this marker); Greenwich Village Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Joseph’s Church (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named St. Joseph’s Church (about 300 feet away); Honor Roll (about 300 feet away); Lorraine Vivian Hansberry (about 300 feet away); Eleanor Roosevelt

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(about 300 feet away); The Golden Swan (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Golden Swan Garden (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).

80 Washington Place Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 27, 2017

2. 80 Washington Place Marker - Wide View

The marker is visible here on No. 80, while No. 78 is to the left of it.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,418 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.