Downtown Crossing in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Beginning of Jordan Marsh

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 13, 2021

1. Beginning of Jordan Marsh Marker

Inscription.

Since its beginning in 1851 Jordan Marsh has grown with the City of Boston. It is to the continued faith in this city and its great people that this building is dedicated.
- 1977 -

Erected 1977.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 42° 21.319′ N, 71° 3.629′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in Downtown Crossing. It is at the intersection of Summer Street and Washington Street, on the left when traveling east on Summer Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boston MA 02108, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Massachusetts’ Historic Boston. It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Hull Mint

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(a few steps from this marker); Jordan Marsh (within shouting distance of this marker); Trinity Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Trinity Church in the City of Boston (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Adams House Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birthplace of Ralph Waldo Emerson (about 300 feet away); Thomas Handasyd Perkins House, 1833-1854 (about 400 feet away); Franklin Place (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.

Also see . . . Jordan Marsh. (Submitted on June 27, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 13, 2021

2. Beginning of Jordan Marsh Marker

Note the additional Jordan Marsh marker to the left of the featured marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 488 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.