East Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Houses
New York City Designated Landmark
Photographed By Larry Gertner, February 23, 2020
1. First Houses Marker
Completed in 1935, this was the first housing project undertaken by the New York City Housing Authority and the first low-income public housing project in the nation. The buildings were designed by Frederick L. Ackerman in a simplified Art Deco style. The paved courtyard is enlivened by freestanding and applied animal sculpture, designed by artists associated with the Works Progress Administration.
New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation
1989
Erected 1989 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 40° 43.425′ N, 73° 59.148′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in East Village. Marker is on East 3rd Street west of Avenue A, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 138 E 3rd St, New York NY 10009, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named First Houses (here, next to this marker); Jubilee Year (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pilgrimage Shrine (about 400 feet away); Allen Ginsberg
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Regarding First Houses. The buildings are listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . . First Houses. Wikipedia Entry (Submitted on March 3, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, February 23, 2020
2. First Houses Marker
The East 3rd Street side. The markers are on the brick wall, left of the green canopy.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, February 23, 2020
3. First Houses
The Avenue A side.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 3, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
