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

Bowery Savings Bank

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 13, 2012

1. Bowery Savings Bank Marker

Inscription. This impressive building, completed in 1895, is located on the site of the first Bowery Savings Bank. Designed by Stanford White of the firm of McKim, Mead & White, it is an excellent example of neo-classical architecture.

The Building was designated a New York City Landmark in March 1966.

Erected 1975 by New York Community Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Landmarks. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1966.

Location. 40° 43.119′ N, 73° 59.698′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Little Italy. It is at the intersection of Bowery Street and Grand Street on Bowery Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 130 Bowery Street, New York NY 10013, 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

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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: From Beaux Arts Bank To Bananas (here, next to this marker); Former Bowery Savings Bank (a few steps from this marker); Anti-Slavery Work In Federal Era Houses (within shouting distance of this marker); Man Survives Leap From Brooklyn Bridge! (within shouting distance of this marker); Italian Theatre & Triple-Jointed Wonders (within shouting distance of this marker); Ghosts And Occasional Mayhem (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); NYC's Oldest Operating Hotel (about 300 feet away); "I'm Not A Nice Girl" (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Another marker is no longer nearby. “A Carnival Of Debauchery!” (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . .
1. Bowery Savings Bank - New York Architecture. Stanford White, one of America’s most prominent architects, was born in 1853. His creativity, talent and versatile draftsmanship were responsible for the foundation in the 1880’s of

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 13, 2012

2. Bowery Savings Bank Marker

The marker is to the left of the woman trying to hail a taxi.

one of the country’s most prestigious architectural firms, McKim, Mead and White. (Submitted on June 30, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

2. The 1895 Bowery Savings Bank Building - 130 Bowery. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 8, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

3. Bowery Savings Bank - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation. (Submitted on April 7, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Bowery Savings Bank on Grand Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 13, 2012

3. Bowery Savings Bank on Grand Street

Bowery Savings Bank image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jack DePalma, November 21, 2025

4. Bowery Savings Bank

Photographed by Jack DePalma, November 21, 2025

5. Bowery Savings Bank Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 682 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 30, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4, 5. submitted on November 21, 2025, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.