Central Park West Historic District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William Shakespeare
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 1, 2015
1. William Shakespeare Marker
April 23 1864
The three hundredth anniversary of the birth of Shakespeare
Erected 1864 by Citizens of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is April 23, 1864.
Location. 40° 46.189′ N, 73° 58.343′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Central Park West Historic District. Marker can be reached from The Mall. The marker is in Central Park at the part of The Mall known as Literary Walk. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Columbus (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Burns Statue (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Walter Scott (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Dene Slope (within shouting distance of this marker); Women's Rights Pioneers Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William John Liebig (about 400 feet away); Balto (about 400 feet away); Transverse Road #1 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . . Central Park / William Shakespeare. Official NYC Parks description.
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Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 1, 2015
2. "William Shakespeare"
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 1, 2015
3. The start of Literary Walk
Literary Walk is lined with statues of famous writers.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on September 14, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on September 14, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
