Fort Greene in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Shirley A. Chisholm New York State Office Building
Dedicated October 4, 2010
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 6, 2018
1. The Shirley A. Chisholm New York State Office Building Marker
In honor of Shirley A. Chisholm, a former New York State Legislator, the first African-American woman elected to the United States Congress and the first African American woman to seek a major party presidential nomination. Widely considered an expert on child welfare and early childhood education, she inspired countless individuals throughout the state and across the nation to pursue careers in public service.
I am, was, and always will be a catalyst for change.
- Shirley A. Chisholm
New York State Assembly 1964-1968
United States House of Representatives 1969-1982
Erected 2010 by State of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics • Women.
Location. 40° 41.131′ N, 73° 58.54′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Fort Greene. It is on Hanson Place, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 Hanson Place, Brooklyn NY 11217, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brooklyn Academy of Music Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Fowler (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); HSBC (about 600 feet away); Brooklyn Bronzes (about 600 feet away); Did You Know? (about 700 feet away); Ebbets Field Flagpole (about 700 feet away); Betty Carter Park (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Betty Carter Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Also see . . . Shirley Chisholm. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 17, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 6, 2018
2. The Shirley A. Chisholm New York State Office Building Marker
Entrance to 55 Hanson Place. The marker is to the right of the entrance.
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3. Shirley A. Chisholm
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 970 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 17, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
