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

Site of Elizabeth Blackwell's Infirmary for Women and Children

Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 21, 2018

1. Site of Elizabeth Blackwell's Infirmary for Women and Children Marker

Inscription. In this building, the first female doctor in America, Elizabeth Blackwell, established the first hospital for, staffed, and run by women. The New York Infirmary for Women and Children opened on May 12, 1857, a date which was also the birthday of Blackwell's friend and collaborator Florence Nightingale. Groundbreaking at the time, the hospital provided free medical care for indigent women and children and offered clinical experience and instruction for women determined to expand their skills as physicians.

Erected by Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Women. In addition, it is included in the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 12, 1857.

Location. 40° 43.562′ N, 73° 59.705′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in NoHo. Marker is at the intersection of Crosby Street and Bleeker Street, on the right when traveling north on Crosby Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 58 Bleeker Street, New York NY 10012, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Puck Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); ASHRAE Centennial 1894-95 – 1994-95

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(about 600 feet away); Mercer Playground (about 700 feet away); 376-380 Lafayette Street (about 700 feet away); Firehouse Engine Company No. 33 (about 700 feet away); Engine 33 and Ladder 9 (about 800 feet away); Hats, Hardware & Horses (about 800 feet away); Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . .
1. NYC’s First female Run Hospital still Stands in Noho. untapped new york website entry (Submitted on January 27, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Elizabeth Blackwell. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Site of Elizabeth Blackwell's Infirmary for Women and Children image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 21, 2018

2. Site of Elizabeth Blackwell's Infirmary for Women and Children

The marker is on the Crosby Street side, barely visible where the brick meets the storefront.

Portrait of Elizabeth Blackwell by Joseph Stanley Kozlowski, 1963. image. Click for full size.

Syracuse University Medical School collection., 1963

3. Portrait of Elizabeth Blackwell by Joseph Stanley Kozlowski, 1963.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.