Seaport in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
247 Water Street
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 19, 2019
1. 247 Water Street plaque
The property has been placed on
The National Register of Historic Places
by the United States Department of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.
Location. 40° 42.484′ N, 74° 0.133′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Seaport. It is on Water Street south of Peck Slip, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 247 Water St, New York NY 10038, 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: Seamans Church Institute (within shouting distance of this marker); The Legacy of Cornelius Dirkson (within shouting distance of this marker); First ferry service in New York (within shouting distance of this marker); Fulton Fish Waist - 142 Beekman Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 206 Front Street (about 400 feet away); Bowne & Co. (about 400 feet away); FishBridge Park (about 500 feet away); 203 Front Street (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Regarding 247 Water Street. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places only in the broadest sense, being within the boundaries of the South Street Seaport Historic District.
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Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 20, 2019
2. 247 Water Street
The plaque is left of the entrance.
Photographed by Jack DePalma, February 27, 2026
3. 247 Water Street Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 640 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on February 28, 2026, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York.
