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

David Dubinsky

February 22, 1892 - September 17, 1982

— 201 West 16th Street, Manhattan —

David Dubinsky Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 30, 2018

1. David Dubinsky Marker

Inscription. David Dubinsky, one of the most influential labor leaders in the United States, was president of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU), from 1932 to 1966. Escaping Czarist imprisonment for his youthful political activities, he arrived in New York in 1911. Working as a cutter, he became a member of the prestigious Local 10 of the ILGWU, and rose through the union's ranks to become its president in 1932. Under his leadership, the ILGWU advocated for its members both within and outside of the workplace, and was an important social and political force nationally and internationally. They pioneered programs in worker's health, industrial training, civic and political engagement, built affordable housing for workers, and even produced a hit Broadway musical, Pins and Needles. Dubinsky helped found the American Labor Party, the Jewish Labor Committee, and the Liberal Party of New York. Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1969, Dubinsky was inducted into the United States Labor Hall of Honor in 1993.

Erected by Historic Landmarks Preservation Center.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Labor Unions. In addition, it is included in the New York, New York City Historic Landmarks Preservation Center Cultural Medallions series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 40° 44.403′ N, 73° 59.938′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Chelsea.

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Marker is at the intersection of West 16th Street and 7th Avenue, on the left when traveling east on West 16th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 West 16th Street, 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. Andrew Norwood House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of the First PFLAG meeting (about 800 feet away); Stuart Davis (approx. 0.2 miles away); 81 Eighth Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Gertrude B. Kelly Playground (approx. 0.2 miles away); The New York Foundling Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away); New York City AIDS Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named New York City AIDS Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . . David Dubinsky. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on February 25, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

David Dubinsky Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 30, 2018

2. David Dubinsky Marker - wide view

David Dubinsky image. Click for full size.

Photo courtesy of the New York Public Library, December 6, 2018

3. David Dubinsky

"The Liberal Party of New York State was organized in New York City in 1944 by two prominent trade union leaders and former officials of the American Labor Party, David Dubinsky, president of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, and Alex Rose, president of the United Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers Union. The most successful third party in America in the 20th century, the Liberal Party has sought to offer the liberal, progressive and independent voter in New York an alternative to the two major political parties and to provide through the practice of coalition politics support to liberal politicians in the other parties." - New York Public Library

201 West 16th Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, February 3, 2020

4. 201 West 16th Street

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 341 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 7, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4. submitted on February 19, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.