Union Square in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Union Square Savings Bank
Photographed by Larry Gertner, October 8, 2019
1. Union Square Savings Bank Marker
Institution for the Savings of Merchants' Clerks
Incorporated April 12, 1848
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is April 12, 1848.
Location. 40° 44.125′ N, 73° 59.378′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Union Square. It is at the intersection of Union Square East and East 15th Street, on the right when traveling north on Union Square East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 Union Square East, 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: Lafayette (within shouting distance of this marker); Lee Strasberg (within shouting distance of this marker); Independence Flagstaff (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Washington (about 300 feet away); Union Square Park (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Abraham Lincoln Statue (about 400 feet away); Metronome, 1999 (about 400 feet away); Union Square History (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Other markers no longer nearby. Century Center for the Performing Arts (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); George Washington Statue
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Regarding Union Square Savings Bank. The building is listed in the "American Institute of Architecture Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . .
1. Daryl Roth Theatre. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 9, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Daryl Roth Theatre. Theatre website homepage (Submitted on October 9, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner
2. The Daryl Roth Theatre's long-running production of "Fuerazbruta"
Photographed by Larry Gertner, February 12, 2020
3. Daryl Roth Theatre/formerly American Savings Bank/originally Union Square Savings Bank
The marker is visible near the second column from the left
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 288 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 9, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
