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

Fourteenth Ward Industrial School of the Children’s Aid Society

Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2000

1. Fourteenth Ward Industrial School of the Children’s Aid Society Marker

Inscription. This Victorian Gothic structure was designed in 1888 by Calvert Vaux (co-designer of Central and Prospect Parks) and George Radford. Donated by John Jacob Astor III “in affection and remembrance” of his wife Charlotte, a supporter of the Society, it served as a center for the education and care of neighborhood immigrant children.

Plaque presented by friends of Dennis Steadman Francis (1942-1980), architectural historian whose efforts led to the building’s designation as a New York City Landmark in 1977

Erected by People of Transfiguration Parish and Fr. O’Connor.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 40° 43.416′ N, 73° 59.673′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Nolita. Marker is on Mott Street near Prince Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 256-258 Mott 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. St. John N. Neumann (within shouting distance of this marker); Ancient Order of Hibernians (within shouting distance of this marker); Within These Grounds Are Buried The Pioneering Priests (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); Sisters of Charity (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); “I Absolve You” (about 300 feet away); The Neighborhood - Little Italy (about 300 feet away); Play Street - Little Italy (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Regarding Fourteenth Ward Industrial School of the Children’s Aid Society. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".

Also see . . . Calvert Vaux's 1888 14th Ward Industrial School. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Fourteenth Ward Industrial School of the Children’s Aid Society marker site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2000

2. Fourteenth Ward Industrial School of the Children’s Aid Society marker site

256-258 Mott Street

Charles Loring Brace image. Click for full size.

from Wikipedia

3. Charles Loring Brace

Founder of the Children's Aid Society

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on May 20, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 19, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.