Bowery in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
University Settlement House
Photographed by Larry Gertner, October 19, 2010
1. University Settlement House plaque
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
This is to certify that
University Settlement House
New York, New York County
in recognition of its significance in American history and culture was listed on the
STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
on 13 August 1986
under provisions of the State Historic Preservation Act of 1980
and on the
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
on 11 September 1986
under provision of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1996
Erected by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is August 13, 1986.
Location. 40° 43.241′ N, 73° 59.436′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Bowery. It is at the intersection of Eldridge Street and Rivington Street, on the right when traveling north on Eldridge Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 184 Eldridge St, New York NY 10002, 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 Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: M'Finda Kalunga Community Garden (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named M'Finda Kalunga Garden (about 400 feet away); Orchard Street (about 700 feet away); No Gold? No Dinosaurs? No Long Forgotten Tomb? (about 800 feet away); 97 Orchard Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Longest-Running Catalogue In America
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. MFinda Kalunga Garden (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Regarding University Settlement House. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . .
1. University Settlement Society of New York. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 30, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. University Settlement - Our History. Organization website homepage (Submitted on December 30, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. University Settlement House - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on April 9, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, October 19, 2010
2. University Settlement House
The plaque is plainly visible at the corner.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 356 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 30, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
