Corona in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Tsunami Memorial
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 13, 2013
1. Tsunami Memorial Marker
Erected 2011 by JAA of NY.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Disasters.
Location. 40° 44.692′ N, 73° 50.652′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Corona. Marker is on United Nations Avenue South east of Meridian Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corona NY 11368, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Theaterama (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The New York State Pavilion became a movie set (about 500 feet away); Restaurant (about 500 feet away); The Architect (about 500 feet away); Unisphere (about 500 feet away); Skate Rental (about 500 feet away); “Lucy Day” at the New York World’s Fair (about 500 feet away); Live Performances (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.
Regarding Tsunami Memorial. The marker is in Flushing Meadows Park, site of the 1964-54 World's Fair.
Also see . . . 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on April 16, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 13, 2013
2. Tsunami Memorial marker on the Court of Nations
The Unisphere, symbol of the 1964-65 World's Fair in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 24, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
