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

Stuyvesant Polyclinic

Formerly the German Dispensary

Photographed By R. C.

1. Stuyvesant Polyclinic Marker

Inscription. In 1884 William Schickel designed this building as a health clinic for the city's German immigrants. It is an ornate version of Italian Renaissance design. the facade is enhanced by sculpted portrait busts of famous physicians and scientists, including English physiologist, William Harvey; Swedish botanist, Carolus Linnaeus; French chemist, Antoine LaVoisier; and German naturalist, Friedrich von Humboldt.

Erected 1989 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation with grant from Tiffany & Co.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 40° 43.739′ N, 73° 59.256′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in East Village. Marker is on 137 Second Ave. The building is now a branch of the New York Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ottendorfer Branch of the New York Public Library (a few steps from this marker); In Honor of (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Astor Piazzolla, 1921-1992 (about 300 feet away); Hebrew Technical Institute (about 400 feet away); Daniel Leroy House

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(about 400 feet away); Ukrainian Americans World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away); St. Mark’s Historic District and District Extension (about 400 feet away); Daniel D. Tompkins (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Regarding Stuyvesant Polyclinic. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".

Also see . . . The 1884 German Dispensary (Ottendorfer Clinic) - No. 137 2nd Avenue. Entry at "Daytonian at Manhattan" (Submitted on February 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Former Stuyvesant Polyclinic Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

2. Former Stuyvesant Polyclinic Building

Stuyvesant Polyclinic image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 17, 2019

3. Stuyvesant Polyclinic

A clearer view.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 920 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on February 4, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 3. submitted on February 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.