South End-Groesbeckville Historic District in Albany in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Uncle Dan

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, March 31, 2019

1. Uncle Dan Marker

Inscription. One Second Avenue birthplace of Daniel P. O'Connell November 13, 1885. Albany Democratic leader 1923 to 1977.

Erected 1986 by Albany Tricentennial Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is November 13, 1885.

Location. 42° 38.215′ N, 73° 45.617′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. It is in the South End-Groesbeckville Historic District. Marker is at the intersection of South Pearl Street (New York State Route 32) and Second Avenue, on the right on South Pearl Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albany NY 12202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Schuyler Mansion (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Schuyler Mansion (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Schuyler Mansion (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lincoln Park (approx. half a mile away); Trade Partners Along the Hudson (approx. 0.6 miles away); U.S.S. Slater (approx. 0.7 miles away); USS Slater DE-766 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Drydocking Staten Island 2014 (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albany.

Regarding Uncle Dan. Daniel Patrick "Dan" O'Connell (November 13, 1885 – February

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28, 1977) was the leader of the Democratic Party political machine in Albany County, New York, from about 1919 until his death.

Also see . . .
1. NY Times. (Submitted on March 31, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
2. Wikipedia. (Submitted on March 31, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, March 31, 2019

2. Uncle Dan Neighborhood

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, March 31, 2019

3. Uncle Dan Marker

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, March 31, 2019

4. Uncle Dan Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 427 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 31, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.