Civic Center in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Almshouse
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. 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.
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); The Brooklyn Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); 200th Anniversary of the Construction of City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Interment Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Surrogates Court (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
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 1,004 times since then and 12 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.