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Sanger, Margaret, Clinic

Sanger, Margaret, Clinic is a historic place in New York, New York County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on September 14, 1993, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 93001599.

New York, New York County, New YorkListed September 14, 1993NRIS #93001599★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Sanger, Margaret, Clinic?

The Margaret Sanger Clinic is a historic building at 17 West 16th Street in Manhattan, New York City. Built in 1846, it is notable as the location of the Clinical Research Bureau, where birth control pioneer Margaret Sanger and her successors provided contraceptive services and conducted research from 1930 to 1973. The building was designated a New York City Landmark in 1976 for its Greek Revival architecture, and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1993 for its association with Sanger.

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Listing details

Name
Sanger, Margaret, Clinic
City
New York
County
New York County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
September 14, 1993
NRIS reference number
93001599
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.73814, -73.99395
When was Sanger, Margaret, Clinic listed on the National Register?

Sanger, Margaret, Clinic was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 14, 1993.

Where is Sanger, Margaret, Clinic located?

Sanger, Margaret, Clinic is located in New York, New York County, New York at approximately 40.73814, -73.99395. See the map above.

Is Sanger, Margaret, Clinic a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Sanger, Margaret, Clinic is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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