Bowery in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
140 Years Of Help And Hope
The Bowery Mission
— 227-229 Bowery —
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 19, 2016
1. 140 Years Of Help And Hope Marker
For nearly 140 years, it has provided food, shelter, clothing, job opportunities, medical assistance and rehabilitation for millions of men. It has run a summer camp for inner city kids since 1894, and homes for women since 1990.
Built in 1876 by coffin manufacturer/undertaker Jonas Stolts, 227 Bowery was designed by William Jose. The Chapel’s Tudor-Revival style façade was designed by Marshall and Henry Emery to resemble a welcoming English Inn (sic), with the Prodigal Son story depicted in stained-glass windows designed by Tiffany protégé Benjamin Sellers. It became a NYC Landmark in 2012.
The Mission expanded into the circa 1830 Federal-style townhouse at 229 Bowery in 1980. From 1879 to 1893, it was the studio of photographer Charles Eisenmann, for his portraits of exotic sideshow performers.
- David Mulkins, Historian/Educator
Erected 2016 by Bowery Alliance of Neighbors.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included
this page online
Location. 40° 43.325′ N, 73° 59.588′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Bowery. Marker is on Bowery near Prince Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 227 Bowery, New York NY 10002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charles Eisenmann’s Photography Studio (here, next to this marker); A Bowery Flop (within shouting distance of this marker); Sidewalks Of New York Premieres On Bowery! (within shouting distance of this marker); Incubator For Art (within shouting distance of this marker); Italian Renaissance Palazzo On Bowery (within shouting distance of this marker); 200 Years & Counting (within shouting distance of this marker); Longest-Running Catalogue In America (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); “Big Tim” Sullivan’s Clubhouse (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
More about this marker. One of more than sixty entries in the “Windows on the Bowery” series.
The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . .
Photographed By Larry Gertner, January 1, 2004
2. 140 Years Of Help And Hope Marker site
227 (left) & 229 Bowery (right)
1. The Bowery Mission -- No. 227 Bowery. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on March 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Bowery Historic District - National Park Service. National Register of Historic Places documentation - download. (Submitted on April 7, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 19, 2016
3. Inset
The Mission at 14 Bowery
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 19, 2016
4. Inset
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 19, 2016
5. Inset
Bowery Mission Breadline, 1 AM on a cold winter night at 55 Bowery
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 19, 2016
6. Bowery Mission marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 30, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 6. submitted on May 2, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
