Lower East Side in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lillian Wald House
Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 4, 2017
1. Lillian Wald House Marker
1893-1993
Lillian Wald lived and worked at 265 Henry Street improving the quality of life in the Lower East Side, throughout New York City and across the nation.
Erected 1993.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Women.
Location. 40° 42.832′ N, 73° 59.063′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Lower East Side. It 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.
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, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Henry Street Settlement (a few steps from this marker); St. Augustines Chapel (about 300 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); Togo (approx. Ό mile away); Williamsburg Bridge, New York (approx. Ό mile away); East River Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lower East Side War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . .
1. The Henry Street Settlement House -- No. 265 Henry Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Lillian Wald. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 4, 2017
2. Henry Street Settlement buildings
The marker is visible on 265, the center building.
via Wikipedia
3. Lillian Wald (1867-1940)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 404 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 20, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
