Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Rigging Loft

Photographed By Erik Lander, August 22, 2012

1. The Rigging Loft Marker

Inscription. On this site on William Street formerly Horse-and-Cart Street stood The Rigging Loft where members of the first Methodist Society in America worshipped from 1767 - 1768. Among the original members were Philip Embury, Barbara Heck, Captain Thomas Heck. On October 30, 1768, Wesley Chapel, now John Street Methodist Church was dedicated at 44 John Street.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1846.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 40° 42.552′ N, 74° 0.398′ W. Marker was in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It was in the Financial District. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 110 William Street, New York NY 10038, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. John Street Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Street Methodist Church (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named John Street Methodist Church (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named John Street Church (about 400 feet away); DeLury Square (about 400 feet away); Former Residence of Thomas Jefferson (about

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500 feet away); The Bennett Building (about 500 feet away); 33 Liberty Street (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . . The Lost "Rigging House" - 120 William Street. Daytonian in Manhattan entry. (Submitted on December 13, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

The Rigging Loft Marker, former site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, January 9, 2019

2. The Rigging Loft Marker, former site

The marker was once at the entry to the Fulton Street Station entry, which is visible screen right".

The Rigging House, 120 William Street, circa 1846 image. Click for full size.

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3. The Rigging House, 120 William Street, circa 1846

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2012, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. This page has been viewed 499 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on December 13, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on August 26, 2012, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. 2. submitted on March 9, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on December 13, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.