Midtown South in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Jerry McAuley’s Mission
know NYC
— 34th Street district —
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 7, 2020
1. Jerry McAuley’s Mission wayside
Front:
Hello…
My name is Maria McAuley. in the late 1800s I opened two rescue missions with my husband Jerry McAuley. One was located here near Sixth Avenue; the other is still open in lower Manhattan and is now called the New York City Rescue Mission
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In the late 1800s, much of present-day Midtown Manhattan was a slum district known as the Tenderloin. Pervasive crime and prostitution attracted civic reformers, including missionaries Jerry and Maria McAuley.
Bottom:
"I had been around New York some, and I’d never seen anything so bad as [the Tenderloin].”
- Founder, Jerry McAuley, June 1883
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1883.
Location. 40° 44.919′ N, 73° 59.345′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown South. Marker is on West 32nd Street west of Sixth Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 West 32nd St, New York NY 10001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Greeley Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Retail Pioneers (within shouting distance of this marker); New York Tribune (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Honor Of Donald W. Distasio
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. The Jerry and Maria McAuley Center of The Bowery Mission
Also see . . .
1. Jerry McAuley. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on September 4, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. New York City Rescue Mission. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on September 4, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 7, 2020
2. Jerry McAuley’s Mission wayside venue
The Gimbel's skybridge in the background.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 7, 2020
3. Jerry McAuley’s Mission wayside detail
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 7, 2020
4. Jerry McAuley’s Mission wayside, back
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 7, 2020
5. Jerry McAuley’s Mission wayside, back detail
Panel 1.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 7, 2020
6. Jerry McAuley’s Mission wayside, back detail
Panel 2.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 7, 2020
7. Jerry McAuley’s Mission wayside, back detail
Panel 3.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 7, 2020
8. Jerry McAuley’s Mission wayside, back detail
Panel 4.
Photographed By Unknown, unknown
9. Jerry McAuley
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 18, 2017
10. Jerry McAuley Fountain in nearby Greeley Square
To the memory of Jerry McAuley
I will give to him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely
I will give to him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 368 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on September 4, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
