Bowery in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Justus H. Schwab, 1847-1900
Photographed by Larry Gertner, 2015
1. Justus H. Schwab, 1847-1900 Marker
An extraordinary figure in the socialist and anarchist movement of the late 19th century, German-born Justus H. Schwab lived with his family and operated a saloon at 50 East 1st Street for nearly 30 tears.
Schwabs saloon was an epicenter for social radicalism and was frequented by anarchist Emma Goldman and writer Ambrose Bierce among many others. Schwab contributed significantly to the reputation of the Lower East Side and present-day East Village as a center of transformative social and political movements.
Placed by the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation
with the generous support of the Two Boots Foundation
Erected 2012 by Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation series list.
Location. 40° 43.439′ N, 73° 59.375′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Bowery. It is on East First Street, on the right when traveling west.
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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: New York City Marble Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Peretz Square (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Minthorne Marble House (about 600 feet away); Show Me (about 700 feet away); Liz Christie Garden (about 800 feet away); New York Marble Cemetery (about 800 feet away); McGurks Suicide Hall (about 800 feet away); CBGB (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . . Justus Schwab. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on January 23, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, 2015
2. 50 East 1st Street
The marker is at the building edge next to the small park.
from GVSHP, unknown
3. Justus H. Schwab, 1847-1900
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 501 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on February 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
