West Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Former Site of Saint Vincent’s Hospital
1849 - 2010
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 26, 2017
1. Former Site of Saint Vincent’s Hospital Markers
The first three markers, chronologically, near the NYC AIDS Memorial.
( six markers set into the pavement at the NYC AIDS Memorial Park at St. Vincent’s Triangle )
Sisters of Charity of New York - Founded 1817
The Sisters of Charity founded the hospital to care for the poor and disadvantaged.
Respect - Integrity - Compassion - Excellence
The hospital was founded by the Sisters of Charity in response to the cholera outbreak.
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire - March 25 1911
Saint Vincent’s Hospital cared for the victims of the devastating factory fire
RMS Titanic – April 15 1912
Saint Vincent’s Hospital treated the survivors of the shipwreck traveling in steerage
International AIDS Epidemic 1980s
Saint Vincent’s opened the first and largest AIDS ward on the East Coast in 1984
World Trade Center – September 11 2001
Saint Vincent’s served as the initial triage center in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks
Erected 2010.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Science & Medicine.
Location. 40° 44.229′ N, 74° 0.072′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in West Village. Marker can be reached
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. New York City AIDS Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named New York City AIDS Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Willa Cather (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the First PFLAG meeting (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stuart Davis (about 500 feet away); “Mason’s Row” (about 700 feet away); Brave men, women and worthy patriots dear to God and famous to all ages (about 700 feet away); McCarthy Square (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
More about this marker. The plaques are set into the pavement within the park.
Also see . . . Saint Vincent's Hospital entry at Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 25, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 26, 2017
2. Former Site of Saint Vincent’s Hospital, Marker 1
The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 26, 2017
3. Former Site of Saint Vincent’s Hospital, Marker 2
The RMS Titanic sinking
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 26, 2017
4. Former Site of Saint Vincent’s Hospital, Marker 3
The AIDS Epidemic
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 16, 2019
5. Former Site of Saint Vincent’s Hospital, Marker 4
The World Trade Center attack
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 16, 2019
6. Former Site of Saint Vincent’s Hospital Marker
The WTC marker near the Seventh Avenue entrance
Photographed By Larry Gertner, February 25, 2020
7. Former Site of Saint Vincent’s Hospital, Marker 5
Sisters of Charity founded
Photographed By Larry Gertner, February 25, 2020
8. Former Site of Saint Vincent’s Hospital, Marker 6
Founding St. Vincent's Hospital
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 11, 2019
9. Saint Vincent’s Hospital
The George Link Jr. Pavilion was demolished and replaced. It, and most of the remaining hospital site, became Greenwich Lane, a townhouse and condominium complex.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 21, 2015
10. Saint Vincent’s Hospital
The former Edward and Theresa O'Toole Medical Services Building survived a date with the wrecking ball to become part of the North Shore-LIJ Health System.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on February 25, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 25, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 7, 8. submitted on February 27, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 9, 10. submitted on November 26, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
