Lower East Side in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Henry Street Settlement

Landmarks of New York

Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 4, 2017

1. Henry Street Settlement Marker

Inscription. These Classic Revival houses were built in 1832. In 1895 Jacob H. Schiff acquired 265 Henry Street for the use of the settlement, founded in 1893 by Lillian D. Wald. 267 and 265 Henry Street were added to the settlement in 1908 and 1934.
Plaque erected 1965 by The New York Community Trust

Erected 1965 by The New York Community Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

Location. 40° 42.838′ N, 73° 59.071′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Lower East Side. Marker is on Henry Street near Samuel Dickstein Plaza, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 265 Henry Street, New York NY 10002, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lillian Wald House (a few steps from this marker); St. Augustine’s Chapel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry Street Settlement and Neighborhood Playhouse (about 500 feet away); Luther Gulick Playground (approx. 0.2 miles away); Williamsburg Bridge, New York (approx. ¼ mile away); East River Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Church of St. Teresa

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); B’nai B’rith (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Regarding Henry Street Settlement. Settlement houses were first established to bring health care, and eventually education and the arts, to the immigrant poor.
The buildings are listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".

Also see . . .
1. Henry Street Settlement. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 19, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. The Henry Street Settlement House -- No. 265 Henry Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

3. Lillian Wald. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Henry Street Settlement buildings image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 4, 2017

2. Henry Street Settlement buildings

The marker is visible on 265, the center building.

Lillian Wald (1867-1940) image. Click for full size.

via Wikipedia

3. Lillian Wald (1867-1940)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 19, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.