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

Bowne & Co.

211 Water Street

— South Street Seaport Museum —

Bowne & Co. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 13, 2023

1. Bowne & Co. Marker

Inscription. Bowne & Co. are 19th-century letterpress printers established in 1775. This shop is an eclectic, turn-of-the-century stationery store like no other in New York City, offering a house-made line of printed goods and custom printing services.

Erected by South Street Seaport Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.

Location. 40° 42.444′ N, 74° 0.211′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Seaport. Marker is on Water Street just east of Fulton Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 Water Street, New York NY 10038, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. South Street Seaport (within shouting distance of this marker); Titanic Memorial Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); 207 - 211 Water Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 203 Front Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 206 Front Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Hip Hop at 50 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also

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named Hip Hop at 50 (within shouting distance of this marker); Fulton Fish Waist - 142 Beekman Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Bowne & Co. Stationers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 13, 2023

2. Bowne & Co. Stationers

Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.