Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Former Residence of Thomas Jefferson
Photographed By Erik Lander, July 16, 2012
1. Former residence of Thomas Jefferson Marker
This plaque marks the site of the former residence of Thomas Jefferson third President of the United States of America who on March 21 1790 as first Secretary of State under President Washington came to New York City then seat of the Federal Government and resided on this spot. 57 Maiden LaneErected 1929 by The Home Insurance Company of New York.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1973.
Location. 40° 42.525′ N, 74° 0.501′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is on Maiden Lane north of William Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 57 Maiden Lane, New York NY 10038, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 33 Liberty Street (within shouting distance of this marker); John Street Church (within shouting distance of this marker); John Street Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named John Street Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named John Street Methodist Church (within shouting
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Also see . . . The Lost Gibson Restaurant Bldg - 57 Maiden Lane. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry on a subsequent building. (Submitted on April 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 8, 2017
2. Marker location
The marker is in the plaza of 59 Maiden Lane, visible to the left above the two pedestrians.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 16, 2015
3. Thomas Jefferson 1743-1826
Third President 1801-1809
Third President 1801-1809
This 1836 profile portrait of Thomas Jefferson by Charles Bird King, after Gilbert Stuart, hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC.
“This profile portrait was the work of Charles Bird King, who copied it from a likeness drawn by Gilbert Stuart during the fifth year of Jefferson's presidency. Of the two portraits Stuart painted of him, Jefferson seems to have much preferred the profile likeness. Most members of his immediate family shared that preference, and King made this copy from the Stuart original at the request of Jefferson's granddaughter, Virginia, and her husband, Nicholas Trist.”
“This profile portrait was the work of Charles Bird King, who copied it from a likeness drawn by Gilbert Stuart during the fifth year of Jefferson's presidency. Of the two portraits Stuart painted of him, Jefferson seems to have much preferred the profile likeness. Most members of his immediate family shared that preference, and King made this copy from the Stuart original at the request of Jefferson's granddaughter, Virginia, and her husband, Nicholas Trist.”
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2012, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. This page has been viewed 887 times since then and 282 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 16, 2012, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. 2. submitted on June 8, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on May 26, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
