Two Bridges in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Governor Alfred E. Smith Houses Residents Memorial
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 9, 2019
1. Governor Alfred E. Smith Houses Residents Memorial
With highest regard, deepest respect, and sincere gratitude, we lovingly dedicate this plaque to the honorable young men from Governor Smith Houses, who so devotedly served God and country in the armed forces.
Erected 2002 by Residents of Gov. Smith Houses.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 40° 42.614′ N, 73° 59.914′ W. Memorial is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Two Bridges. It can be reached from Saint James Place near Catherine Slip. The marker is within the grounds of the Governor Alfred E. Smith Houses. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: New York NY 10038, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Governor Alfred E. Smith Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Happy Warrior Playground in Alfred E. Smith Park (about 500 feet away); Alfred E. Smith Playground (about 600 feet away); Catherine Mall (about 600 feet away); History of Catherine Slip (about 600 feet away); Catherine Mall Market (about 600 feet away); Ancient Order of Hibernians (about 700 feet away); Padre Felix Varela Morales (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, 2007
2. Governor Alfred E. Smith Houses Residents Memorial
The marker on what is now the monument obverse. There is no evidence of a previous plaque on this side.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 9, 2019
3. Governor Alfred E. Smith Houses Residents Memorial
However, the obverse shows signs of a now-missing substantial plaque that was wrenched off (and probably sold for scrap during the "Fun City" days).
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 9, 2019
4. Governor Alfred E. Smith Houses Residents Memorial site
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 9, 2019
5. Governor Alfred E. Smith Houses Residents Memorial site
The "Orbital Connector" sculpture is in the foreground.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 9, 2019
6. "Orbital Connector" marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 344 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 13, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
