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

First Almshouse

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011

1. First Almshouse Marker

Inscription. During the 1999 restoration of City Hall Park, archaeological excavations uncovered burials in this area believed to have been associated with a shelter and workhouse for the poor known as the First Almshouse (1736 – 1797), located where City Hall now stands.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Charity & Public Work • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1999.

Location. 40° 42.773′ N, 74° 0.311′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Civic Center. It can be reached from Chambers Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located on the east side of City Hall Park on the traverse that runs behind the Tweed Court House, between Broadway and Centre Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10279, 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,

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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: Horace Greeley (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Pulitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); The Provost Prison (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rotunda (within shouting distance of this marker); City Hall Park Burial Site (within shouting distance of this marker); The Brooklyn Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); New York City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); 200th Anniversary of the Construction of City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Another marker is no longer nearby. September 11, 2001 Living Memorial Grove (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011

2. First Almshouse Marker

Marker in City Hall Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008

3. Marker in City Hall Park

First Almshouse Marker & City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011

4. First Almshouse Marker & City Hall

New York City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008

5. New York City Hall

City Hall in lower Manhattan is located on the site of the First Almshouse.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,257 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on February 19, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on June 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on June 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.