Two Bridges in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
History of Catherine Slip
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 17, 2024
1. History of Catherine Slip Marker
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History of Catherine Slip. . Catherine Slip was a docking place for boats and ferries, but was filled in as Manhattan's shoreline was gradually extended into the East River. In the 18th century, Catherine Slip was a part of the Rutgers estate; is was named by Frederick Rutgers for his wife, Catherine De Peyster Rutgers, daughter of Mayor Johannes De Peyster. In Catherine's day, the surrounding neighborhood was home to New York City's wealthy mercantile families, but over time, as affluent New Yorkers moved farther north, the area was populated by merchants, and professionals as well as shipbuilders, artisans, and craftsmen. In the mid-19th century, Catherine Slip served as a public market known for floating oyster barges that docked at the waterfront.
Catherine Slip was a docking place for boats and ferries, but was filled in as Manhattan's shoreline was gradually extended into the East River. In the 18th century, Catherine Slip was a part of the Rutgers estate; is was named by Frederick Rutgers for his wife, Catherine De Peyster Rutgers, daughter of Mayor Johannes De Peyster. In Catherine's day, the surrounding neighborhood was home to New York City's wealthy mercantile families, but over time, as affluent New Yorkers moved farther north, the area was populated by merchants, and professionals as well as shipbuilders, artisans, and craftsmen. In the mid-19th century, Catherine Slip served as a public market known for floating oyster barges that docked at the waterfront.
Location. 40° 42.607′ N, 73° 59.784′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Two Bridges. It is at the intersection of Cherry Street and Catherine Slip, on the left when traveling west on Cherry Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 97 Catherine St, New York NY 10002, 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: Catherine Mall (here, next to this marker);
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 17, 2024
2. History of Catherine Slip Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,050 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 22, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
