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Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

In Honor of Peter Caesar Alberti

First Italian to arrive in New Amsterdam

— June 2, 1653 —

 
 
In Honor of Peter Caesar Alberti Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 5, 2016
1. In Honor of Peter Caesar Alberti Marker
Inscription. Alberti, a native of Venice, settled near the Wall Street area of Manhattan and later in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn.

Presented by The Italian Historical Society of America, The Columbus Citizens Foundation, The City of Venice. The original marker was placed in the Battery June 2, 1958 as part of the commemoration of New York State's 'Year of History".
 
Erected by The Italian Historical Society of America, The Columbus Citizens Foundation, The City of Venice.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is June 2, 1653.
 
Location. 40° 42.279′ N, 74° 0.975′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker can be reached from Battery Place, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Giovanni Da Verrazzano (within shouting distance of this marker); Walloon Settlers (within shouting distance of this marker); Salvation Army (within shouting distance of this marker); New York Korean War Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named New York Korean War Veterans Memorial

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(about 300 feet away); Brooklyn Battery Tunnel (about 300 feet away); History of New Pier 1 (about 300 feet away); History of Pier A (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
 
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. The original, and well-travelled, Peter Caesar Alberti memorial
 
Also see . . .
1. The Battery: Peter Caesar Alberti Marker. The official Parks Department description of the monument. (Submitted on December 12, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 

2. Pietro Cesare Alberti. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on February 28, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 
 
In Honor of Peter Caesar Alberti Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 5, 2016
2. In Honor of Peter Caesar Alberti Marker
The plaque not only differs in wording from the original, but in the style of mounting as well.
In Honor of Peter Caesar Alberti Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, December 4, 2021
3. In Honor of Peter Caesar Alberti Marker
Pietro Cesare Alberto (1608 - 1655) image. Click for full size.
From Geni.com, unknown
4. Pietro Cesare Alberto (1608 - 1655)
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2016, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 840 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on February 28, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2016, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.   3. submitted on December 4, 2021, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.   4. submitted on February 28, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.

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