Downtown Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Wunsch Hall, Tandon School of Engineering

311 Bridge Street

— New York University —

Wunsch Hall, Tandon School of Engineering Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 9, 2024

1. Wunsch Hall, Tandon School of Engineering Marker

Inscription.
Wunsch Hall has been designated a National Historic Landmark.

This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.

The building dates back to 1847 and was the first independent Black church in Brooklyn. It was also a stop on the Underground Railroad and has been designated a Historic Landmark since November 24, 1981.

Erected by New York University Tandon School of Engineering.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Landmarks • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.

Location. 40° 41.662′ N, 73° 59.101′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Downtown Brooklyn. It is on Bridge Street south of Tech Plaza, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 311 Bridge St, Brooklyn NY 11201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

the Western Hemisphere,

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 Old Bridge Street Church (a few steps from this marker); Ida B. Wells (about 500

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feet away, measured in a direct line); New York University Tandon School of Engineering (about 500 feet away); MetroTech / Downtown Brooklyn (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named MetroTech / Downtown Brooklyn (about 600 feet away); World War I Memorial (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named MetroTech / Downtown Brooklyn (about 700 feet away); Long Island Headquarters of the New York Telephone Company (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

The Old Bridge Street Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 9, 2024

2. The Old Bridge Street Church

NYU dedication plaque from 1996 on the building from when it became Wunsch Student Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 9, 2024

3. NYU dedication plaque from 1996 on the building from when it became Wunsch Student Center

Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 309 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 13, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on March 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on March 13, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.