Downtown in Bridgeport in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
L’Ambiance Plaza Worker’s Memorial
Photographed By Michael Herrick, December 24, 2015
1. L’Ambiance Plaza Worker’s Memorial
In memory of the construction workers who died at L'Ambiance Plaza April 23, 1987
Michael Addona • Augustus Allman • Glenn Canning • Mario Colello • Francesco D’Adonna • William Daddona • Donald Emanuel • Vincent Figliomeni • Herbert Goeldner, Jr. • Terrence Gruber • John Hughes • Joseph Lowe • John Magnoli • Rocco Mancini • Richard McGill • Mario Muso • Nicholas Nardella • John Page • Guiseppe Paternostro • Angelantonio Perugini • John Puskar, Jr. • Anthony Rinaldi • Albert Ritz • Michael Russillo • Reginald Siewart • William Varga • Frank Visconti • Scott Ward
And in recognition of the uncommon valor and heroism of all those who participated in the rescue effort, from the people of the Bridgeport area.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is April 23, 1987.
Location. 41° 10.779′ N, 73° 11.627′ W. Marker is in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Golden Hill Street and Lafayette Square, on the right when traveling south on Golden Hill Street. The marker is in City Hall Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1968 Lafayette Square, Bridgeport CT 06604, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
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Regarding L’Ambiance Plaza Worker’s Memorial. The building collapse was one of the worst disasters in modern Connecticut history. L'Ambiance Plaza was a 16-story residential project under construction when it completely collapsed on April 23, 1987, killing 28 construction workers. Several observers suggested the collapse was preventable, and highlighted the deficiencies of the “lift-slab” construction technique, where concrete slab floors are poured at ground level and hoisted into position on steel columns. Each floor is held in place temporarily while construction of the building is completed. One of the upper floors fell from its supports, causing the other floors to collapse. Among the many construction deficiencies were inadequate temporary slab-column
Photographed By Michael Herrick, December 24, 2015
2. L’Ambiance Plaza Worker’s Memorial
Also see . . . L'Ambiance Plaza collapse on Wikipedia. Includes links to other sites describing the disaster. (Submitted on January 2, 2016, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, December 24, 2015
3. Stone in Front of the Marker
Hero at a Cost, David Wheeler, 1960 - 2006
Photographed By Michael Herrick, December 24, 2015
4. L’Ambiance Plaza Worker’s Memorial
City Hall Park. Bridgeport City Hall in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2016, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,485 times since then and 306 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 2, 2016, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
