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

80 Washington Place

New York City Historic District

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 27, 2017

1. 80 Washington Place Marker

Inscription. "This house and the adjoining house at No. 78 were constructed as a pair in 1839 by builder William W. Berwick, who lived at No. 78, owned both houses until 1852. Both were designed in the Greek Revival style of the period. The upper story and elevator were added in 1919 when John Philip Sousa(1854-1932), the noted composer and band leader, acquired the house."

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.

Location. 40° 43.918′ N, 73° 59.997′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Greenwich Village. Marker is on Washington Place east of 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 80 Washington Place, New York NY 10011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Willa Cather and Richard Wright (a few steps from this marker); St. Joseph’s Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lorraine Vivian Hansberry (about 300 feet away); Eleanor Roosevelt (about 300 feet away); The Golden Swan (about 300 feet away); No. 22 Washington Square North (about 500 feet away); Edwin Arlington Robinson (about 500 feet away); Alexander Lyman Holley (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

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80 Washington Place Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 27, 2017

2. 80 Washington Place Marker - Wide View

The marker is visible here on No. 80, while No. 78 is to the left of it.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 350 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.