Central Park South in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lombard Lamp
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 1, 2017
1. Lombard Lamp Marker
Lamps such as this one have been a familiar sight in Hamburg, Germany, since 1869, where they grace the famous Lombard Bridge.
This Lombard Lamp is presented to the people of New York City by the people of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg so that it may forever brighten a bridge of friendship in human relations, trade and commerce.
March 1979
Erected 1979 by The people of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1979.
Location. 40° 45.902′ N, 73° 58.411′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Central Park South. Marker can be reached from Grand Army Plaza near near East 60th Street. 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. William Tecumseh Sherman Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Doris C. Freedman Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); The Plaza Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Metropolitan Club (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Plaza Hotel (about 300 feet
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Also see . . . Central Park / Lombard Lamp. Official NYC Parks description. (Submitted on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 1, 2017
2. The Lombard Lamp and Marker ..
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 303 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
