Margaret Sanger Clinic
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| Margaret Sanger Clinic | |
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| Location: | 17 West 16th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York |
| Built/Founded: | 1846 |
| Architect: | Edward Mesier |
| Architectural style(s): | Greek Revival |
| Designated as NHL: | September 14, 1993[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | September 14, 1993 |
| NRHP Reference#: | 93001599 |
| Governing body: | private owner |
The Margaret Sanger Clinic at 17 West 16th Street was where Margaret Sanger promoted birth control from 1930 to 1973[2]. Sanger who is credited with first using the term "birth control"[1] had over 30 nurses assisting patients and training other medical practitioners.
The building was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1993.[3] ,[1],[4],[5]
It is now privately owned.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Margaret Sanger Clinic. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service (2007-09-15).
- ^ Places Where Women Made History: Margaret Sanger Clinic, at National Park Service
- ^ Margaret Sanger Clinic, National Historic Landmark writeup
- ^ ["Margaret Sanger Clinic" September 27, 1989, by Page Putnam MillerPDF (723 KB) National Register of Historic Places Registration]. National Park Service (1993).
- ^ [Margaret Sanger Clinic--Accompanying 2 photos, exterior, from 1989.PDF (271 KiB) National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination]. National Park Service (1983).
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