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Bowery in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

“Show Me”

 
 
“Show Me” Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, February 23, 2020
1. “Show Me” Marker
Inscription.
”Show Me”
State House
Circa 1888
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
 
Location. 40° 43.544′ N, 73° 59.425′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Bowery. It is on East 3rd Street west of Second Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 East 3rd St, New York NY 10003, 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: Minthorne Marble House (a few steps from this marker); New York Marble Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Secret Cemetery Secret Garden (about 400 feet away, measured
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in a direct line); Tin Palace Jazz Club (about 400 feet away); Then You Saw It/Now You Don’t (about 400 feet away); World’s Smallest Opera House (about 400 feet away); Alexander’s Musee (about 500 feet away); New York’s “Little Germany” (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
 
Regarding “Show Me”. Another mystery marker – not even the “Daytonian in Manhattan” entry can figure this one out.
The row of houses is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
 
Also see . . .  The 1836 Grainger House -- No. 30 East 3rd Street. Daytonian in Manhattan entry. (Submitted on January 6, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 
 
30 East 30th Street image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, February 23, 2020
2. 30 East 30th Street
The marker is between the windows.
“Show Me” Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 17, 2019
3. “Show Me” Marker
30 (far right) - 38 East 3rd Street.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 674 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on January 6, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
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