West Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Northern Dispensary
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 28, 2008
1. Northern Dispensary Marker
Built 1831
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.
Location. 40° 44.021′ N, 74° 0.084′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in West Village. It is at the intersection of Waverly Place and Grove Street, on the right when traveling west on Waverly Place. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10014, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lambert Suydam House & Suydam Row (within shouting distance of this marker); 27 Christopher Street (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Other markers no longer nearby. Dr. Vincent J. Fontana Center for Child Protection (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); New York Foundling Hospital (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); General Philip Henry Sheridan (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named General Philip Henry Sheridan (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. The building sat vacant and untouched for over 20 years because its original deed states it must be used as a
Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 2, 2017
2. Northern Dispensary
The marker is above the entrance.
Also see . . . Northern Dispensary (Daytonian in Manhattan blog). (Submitted on November 29, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 2, 2017
3. Northern Dispensary
The Waverly Place and Grove Street sides of the triangle.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 310 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 29, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
