Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John J. Carty Park
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 26, 2017
1. John J. Carty Park Marker
Dedicate to the memory of John J. Carty, Deputy Comptroller, Chief Budget Examiner of New York City, urban expert, professional in city finance, advisor to mayors and comptrollers, faithful public servant and loyal friend.
“None knew thee but to love thee, nor named thee, but to praise”
June 5, 1971
Erected 1971.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Government & Politics.
Location. 40° 36.869′ N, 74° 1.764′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Fort Hamilton. Marker is on Fort Hamilton Pkwy near near 95th Street, on the right when traveling north. In Bay Ridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brooklyn NY 11209, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named John J. Carty Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Giovanni da Verrazano (within shouting distance of this marker); 1916 Easter Rising Memorial Marker (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Hamilton World War I Memorial (about 800 feet away); 12-Inch Naval Gun, Mark V, Model 8 (approx. 0.3 miles away); General Robert E. Lee
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Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 26, 2017
2. John J. Carty Park Marker
Marker is just visible on the brick wall to the left of the door.
from the New York Times, unknown
3. John J. Carty
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 28, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
