Two Bridges in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hall of St. James School
Photographed by Larry Gertner, 1999
1. Hall of St. James School Marker
Governor Alfred E. Smith attended this school
It was here he received his formal education
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics.
Location. 40° 42.744′ N, 73° 59.935′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Two Bridges. It is at the intersection of St. James Place and James Street, on the left when traveling south on St. James Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 37 St James Place, New York NY 10038, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: PFC Frank Vallone, USMC (a few steps from this marker); Ancient Order of Hibernians (within shouting distance of this marker); Padre Felix Varela Morales (within shouting distance of this marker); St. James' Church (within shouting distance of this marker); St. James Square (within shouting distance of this marker); First Shearith Israel Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Alfred E. Smith House (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Jewish Cemetery in the United States (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . .
1. St. James Elementary School. St. James Elementary School, Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 28, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Al Smith.
this page online
Photographed by Larry Gertner, 1999
2. Marker site
Saint James School is now the north campus of the Transfiguration School.
The markers are visible against the red door.
3. Alfred Emanuel Smith (December 30, 1873 – October 4, 1944)
New York City politician elected Governor of New York four times and the Democratic Party's candidate for President in 1928, was born nearby and lived his entire life on the Lower East Side.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 627 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 28, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
