Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Broadway Maiden Lane
Erected 1928 by Maiden Lane Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 40° 42.587′ N, 74° 0.596′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. It is at the intersection of Broadway and Maiden Lane, on the left when traveling south on Broadway. Marker is on a building at the northeast corner of the intersection of Broadway and Maiden Lane. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: William Barthman Jeweler (here, next to this marker); April 11, 1960 (a few steps from this marker); July 5, 1960 (a few steps from this marker); October 14, 1960 (a few steps from this marker); May 29, 1959 (within shouting distance of this marker); October 14, 1959 (within shouting distance of this marker); March 13, 1959 (within shouting distance of this marker); May 11, 1961 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Stream for Washing Laundry (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. The marker contains a large bas relief image of how the area appeared in 1880.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,676 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.

