West Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dr. Vincent J. Fontana Center for Child Protection
Photographed by Larry Gertner, March 18, 2012
1. Dr. Vincent J. Fontana Center for Child Protection Marker
The lower of the two markers.
The New York Foundling Hospital was founded in 1869 to stem the tide of infanticide in New York City. Throughout the years the mission of the Sisters of Charity has been the protection and well being of children. Building upon and preserving the mission of the Foundling and expanding upon the Foundling's unique past, the Dr. Vincent J. Fontana Center for Child Protection was created to provide a beacon of hope for abused, neglected and abandoned children throughout the nation.
November 19, 2002
Erected 2002 by The New York Foundling Hospital.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is November 19, 2002.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 40° 44.035′ N, 74° 0.068′ W. Marker was in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It was in West Village. It could be reached from the intersection of Christopher Street and Waverly Place, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 27 Christopher Street, New York NY 10001, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in New York City. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers.
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. New York Foundling Hospital (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. In September 2014, The New York Foundling Hospital sold the building for $45 million for conversion into a single-family residence. The marker was removed at some point after that.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, February 25, 2020
2. Dr. Vincent J. Fontana Center for Child Protection marker site
The "27 Christopher Street" marker was lowered to replace it after the building's sale.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, February 25, 2020
3. 27 Christopher Street
Supposedly, now a single-family mansion.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 25, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
