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

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New York Foundling Hospital

Photographed by James True, May 18, 2012

1. New York Foundling Hospital Marker

Inscription. The New York Foundling Hospital was founded in 1869 to stem the tide of infanticide in New York City. Throughout the years the mission of the Sisters of Charity has been the protection and well being of children. Building upon and preserving the mission of the Foundling and expanding upon the Foundling's unique past, the Dr. Vincent J. Fontana Center for Child Protection was created to provide a beacon of hope for abused, neglected and abandoned children throughout the nation.

Erected 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 40° 44.036′ N, 74° 0.069′ W. Marker was in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It was in West Village. It was at the intersection of Christopher Street and Waverly Place when traveling west on Christopher Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 27 Christopher St, New York NY 10014, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker was in New York City.

It was also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8

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other markers are within walking distance of this location: 27 Christopher Street (here, next to this marker); Northern Dispensary (within shouting distance of this marker); Lambert Suydam House & Suydam Row (within shouting distance of this marker); Ephraim Ellsworth and the New York Fire Zouaves (within shouting distance of this marker); Julius' Bar "Sip-In" (within shouting distance of this marker); Alex Haley (1921-1992) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stonewall Inn (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named The Stonewall Inn (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Dr. Vincent J. Fontana Center for Child Protection (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed).

27 Christopher Street Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James True, May 18, 2012

2. 27 Christopher Street Marker

Photographed by James True, May 18, 2012

3. 27 Christopher Street Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2025, by James True of Newark, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 22, 2025, by James True of Newark, New Jersey. 2, 3. submitted on May 19, 2012, by James True of Newark, New Jersey. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.