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

Inscription.
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.
Schwab’s 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 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. Marker is on East First Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 East 1st 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.

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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); McGurk’s 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.)

50 East 1st Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2015

2. 50 East 1st Street

The marker is at the building edge next to the small park.

Justus H. Schwab, 1847-1900 image. Click for full size.

from GVSHP, unknown

3. Justus H. Schwab, 1847-1900

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 230 times since then and 19 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.