Greenwich Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Alexander Lyman Holley
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
1. Alexander Lyman Holley Marker
Died in Brooklyn, N.Y., January 29th 1882
In honor of Alexander Lyman Holley, foremost among those whose genius
and energy established in America
and improved throughout the world
the manufacture of Bessemer Steel.
This memorial is erected by engineers
of two hemispheres.
Erected 1890.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1836.
Location. 40° 43.876′ N, 73° 59.893′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Greenwich Village. Marker can be reached from Washington Square S, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located in Washington Square Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shirley Hayes and the Preservation of Washington Square Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); No. 22 Washington Square North (about 300 feet away); Washington Square Park (about 300 feet away); Washington Arch (about 300 feet away); Washington Square WWI Memorial (about 300 feet away); Judson Memorial Church (about
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Alexander Lyman Holley Monument. New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. (Submitted on April 1, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The Contentious 1890 Alexander Lyman Holley Memorial. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry (Submitted on February 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
2. Alexander Lyman Holley Marker
The same text as the first marker(mostly illegible) appears on the pedestal of the monument.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
3. Monument in Washington Square Park
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
4. Bust of Alexander Lyman Holley
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2001
5. Alexander Lyman Holley Memorial
Before a 2008 park rebuilding, the monument stood squarely in the pavement leading to the fountain. It did not have the sidewalk plaque, as the engraving was still legible.
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6. Alexander Lyman Holley
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 643 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 1, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on August 17, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 6. submitted on January 15, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
