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

St. Augustine’s Chapel

Landmarks of New York

Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 4, 2017

1. St. Augustine’s Chapel Marker

Inscription. Known originally as All Saints Church, this building was consecrated by Bishop John Henry Hobart in 1828. The recessed chancel and sanctuary were added in 1848. When All Saints became a chapel of Trinity Church in 1949 its name was changed to St. Augustine’s, perpetuating the title of Trinity’s former chapel and mission house on East Houston Street.
Plaque erected 1968 by the New York Community Trust

Erected 1968 by the New York Community Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.

Location. 40° 42.83′ N, 73° 58.991′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Lower East Side. It is on Henry Street near Gouveneur Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 290 Henry St, 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,

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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: Lillian Wald House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry Street Settlement (about 400 feet away); Henry Street Settlement and Neighborhood Playhouse (about 500 feet away); Luther Gulick Playground (approx. 0.2 miles away); East River Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Williamsburg Bridge, New York (approx. 0.3 miles away); “Togo” (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lower East Side War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Regarding St. Augustine’s Chapel. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".

Also see . . . All Saints' Church -- No. 290 Henry Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

St. Augustine’s Chapel and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 4, 2017

2. St. Augustine’s Chapel and Marker

The marker is to the right of the center door.

Nearby "City Lore" marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 4, 2017

3. Nearby "City Lore" marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 25, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.