Lower East Side in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
B’nai B’rith
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 16, 2011
1. B’nai B’rith Marker
This plaque commemorates the site – 60 Essex Street – whereB’nai B’rith
The first national service organization created in the United States was founded on October 13, 1843
Dedicated on the occasion of the American Revolution Bicentennial
Erected 1976.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is October 13, 1843.
Location. 40° 43.033′ N, 73° 59.329′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Lower East Side. Marker is on Essex Street near Grand Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60 Essex 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. 97 Orchard Street (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Orchard Street (about 600 feet away); No Gold? No Dinosaurs? No Long Forgotten Tomb? (about 700 feet away); Kehila Kedosha Janina (approx. 0.2 miles away); Williamsburg Bridge, New York
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Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 16, 2011
2. B’nai B’rith Marker site
Marker is center screen, high up on the wall.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 13, 2010
3. Landmark
Seward Park Extension West, NYCHA, 64-66 Essex Street
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 140 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 26, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
