Greenwich Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Edward I. Koch

Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 21, 2017

1. Edward I. Koch Marker

Inscription. Edward I. Koch
December 12, 1924 — February 1, 2013
2 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan Edward Irving Koch, Mayor of New York City from 1978 through 1989, was born in The Bronx to immigrant parents. During his three terms in office, he executed twelve balanced budgets, created the largest municipal housing program in the country, and restored the spirit, and pride, of the citizens of New York City. A graduate of NYU Law School in 1948, he began his political career as a reformer, joining the Village Independent Democrats. Elected to the City Council in 1966, Congressman Koch represented the East Side of New York City in the House of Representatives from 1969 to 1978. Following his mayoralty, he became a partner at a law firm, and continued to play a role in politics. Koch wrote a weekly column for several publications, appeared regularly as a commentator on radio and television, and may be best remembered for his trademark phrase "How'm I doin'?" Historic Landmarks Preservation Center

Erected by Historic Landmarks Preservation Center.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.

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In addition, it is included in the New York, New York City Historic Landmarks Preservation Center Cultural Medallions series list.

Location. 40° 43.924′ N, 73° 59.813′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Greenwich Village. It is at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and W. 8th Street, on the right when traveling south on Fifth Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bella Abzug (here, next to this marker); Birthplace of Galo Plaza Lasso (within shouting distance of this marker); Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (1875-1942)

Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 21, 2017

2. Edward I. Koch Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Square Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Shirley Hayes and the Preservation of Washington Square Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Arch (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); No. 22 Washington Square North (about 300 feet away); Cervantes (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . . Edward I. Koch. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on February 26, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed by Michael Herrick, February 21, 2017

3. Edward I. Koch Marker

Entrance of Two Fifth Avenue. The Edward I. Koch marker is at the right.

Edward I. Koch image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cnn, unknown

4. Edward I. Koch

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 464 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 26, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 4. submitted on April 8, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.