Civic Center in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Joseph Pulitzer
The New York World Building
whose publisher
Joseph Pulitzer
upheld the highest traditions
of American journalism.
* * *
An immigrant,
he rose to fame and fortune
and never in the process
lost the common touch.
1954
Erected 1954.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.
Location. 40° 42.773′ N, 74° 0.292′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Civic Center. Marker can be reached from Centre Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located at the northeastern end of City Hall Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10279, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Horace Greeley (here, next to this marker); The Rotunda (a few steps from this marker); First Almshouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Brooklyn Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Interment Site (within shouting distance of this marker); The Provost Prison (within shouting distance of this marker); Surrogates Court (within shouting distance of this marker); Municipal Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . .
1. Joseph Pulitzer. Official NYC Parks description (Submitted on February 24, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Joseph Pulitzer. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 489 times since then and 7 times this year. Last updated on March 3, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on March 31, 2011. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.