Kips Bay in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
East 23rd Street Bath House
Landmarks of New York
Photographed by Larry Gertner, November 2, 2006
1. East 23rd Street Bath House plaque
This building was erected by the city in 1906 as one of its first free public bath facilities. Influenced by classic Roman architecture, it was the work of Martin Aiken and Arnold W. Bruckner. In 1939, the Department of Parks reconstructed the interior.
Plaque erected 1965 by
The New York Community Trust
Erected 1965 by The New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.
Location. 40° 44.175′ N, 73° 58.554′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Kips Bay. It is on Asser Levy Place north of East 23rd Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10010, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: East Side WWI Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Elevated Public Highway (within shouting distance of this marker); VA 9/11 Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bristol Basin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bellevue Fountain (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sentinel (approx. Ό mile away); ACS Children's Center (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Rose Hill (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Medal of Honor Memorial Tree (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Regarding East 23rd Street Bath House. "Asser Levy (died 1682), also known as Asher Levy, was one of the first Jewish settlers of the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island." - Wikipedia entry
Also see . . .
1. The Asser Levy (East 23rd Street) Public Baths. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on July 2, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Asser Levy. Wikipedia
Photographed by Larry Gertner, November 2, 2006
2. East 23rd Street Bath House
Now the Asser Levy Recreation Center. The plaque is near the left entrance.
3. Asser Levy Public Baths. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 2, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
4. Asser Levy Playground. Official NYC Parks page. (Submitted on July 2, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, November 2, 2006
3. The Asser Levy Sidewalk Arboretum
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 29, 2015
4. Asser Levy Park
Formerly, this was Asser Levy Place, an active street.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 25, 2020
5. Asser Levy Park
Now, only pedestrians can move through here.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 618 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 2, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
