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

Henry Street Settlement and Neighborhood Playhouse

Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 12, 2016

1. Henry Street Settlement and Neighborhood Playhouse Marker

Inscription. Henry Street Settlement and Neighborhood Playhouse
has been designated a National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America
1975
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior

Erected 1975 by National Park Service.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.

Location. 40° 42.911′ N, 73° 59.03′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Lower East Side. It is on Grand Street near Pitt Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 466 Grand 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

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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: Henry Street Settlement (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lillian Wald House (about 500 feet away); St. Augustine’s Chapel (about 500 feet away); Luther Gulick Playground (about 600 feet away); Williamsburg Bridge, New York (approx. 0.2 miles away); “Togo” (approx. 0.3 miles away); B’nai B’rith (approx. 0.3 miles away); Our Lady of Sorrow World War II Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Regarding Henry Street Settlement and Neighborhood Playhouse. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".

Also see . . . The Neighborhood Playhouse -- No. 466 Grand Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Now, the Lewis Abrons Arts for Living Center, Henry Street Settlement and Neighborhood Playhouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 12, 2016

2. Now, the Lewis Abrons Arts for Living Center, Henry Street Settlement and Neighborhood Playhouse

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 346 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.