Tribeca in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Icarus
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2009
1. Icarus Marker
A Bronze by Roy Shinin
(Cast 1976, Vila Foundry, Spain)
Young Icarus of Greek mythology acquired, used and abused knowledge and caused his own demise.
This bronze Icarus stands as both a warning and a hope. Today man can acquire and use education, knowledge and technology to make humanity soar or to destroy it.
The Borough of Manhattan Community College exists to help each student for his own good and the good of us all.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education.
Location. 40° 43.034′ N, 74° 0.719′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Tribeca. Marker is on Chambers Street near West Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. PS/IS 89 September 11 Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frederick Douglass (about 500 feet away); 31 Harrison Street (about 600 feet away); Duane Park (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Duane Park (about 700 feet away); My Cry Into the World (approx. 0.2 miles away); DC 37 September 11, 2001 Memorial
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Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 17, 2009
2. "Icarus"
At Borough of Manhattan Community College; marker is clearly visible.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 26, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
