Central Park West Historic District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Memory of John Purroy Mitchel
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 10, 2016
1. In Memory of John Purroy Mitchel Marker
Mayor of the City of New York 1914-1918
Born July 19, 1879
Died in the Service of the United States
July 6, 1918
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is July 6, 1918.
Location. 40° 47.053′ N, 73° 57.53′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Central Park West Historic District. Memorial is at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and East 90th Street, on the right when traveling south on Fifth Avenue. The marker is inside Engineers Gate at Central Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10128, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Church of the Heavenly Rest (within shouting distance of this marker); W.T. Stead (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Otto and Addie Kahn Mansion (about 300 feet away); Guggenheim Museum (about 400 feet away); The Jewish Museum (about 600 feet away); Alberto Arroyo (approx. ¼ mile away); The Former Squadron “A” Armory (approx. ¼ mile away); Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . .
1. John Purroy Mitchel.
this page online
2. The John Purroy Mitchel Monument. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 10, 2016
2. Engineers Gate at Central Park
The Purroy memorial is visible in the distance
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 10, 2016
3. Ancillary memorial at Engineers Gate
via Museum of the City of New York, unknown
4. John Purroy Mitchel mourning ribbon
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 240 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 5, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on January 23, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
