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Freeport in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Columbus Ave.

 
 
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September 18, 2015
1. Columbus Ave. Marker
Inscription. Built 1914. First school in Freeport with a gymnasium. John W. Dodd served as a principal here. Charles Hart was architect.
 
Erected 2015 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 217.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
 
Location. 40° 39.8′ N, 73° 34.696′ W. Marker is in Freeport, New York, in Nassau County. Marker is at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Washburn Avenue on Columbus Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150 Columbus Avenue, Freeport NY 11520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. B'nai Israel Synagogue (approx. ¼ mile away); George Washington (approx. 0.3 miles away); The First Public School in Freeport (approx. half a mile away); Trubia Rifle (approx. half a mile away); Freeport Bank (approx. half a mile away); Village Hall - 1928 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Seaman Ave School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Freeport Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Freeport.
 
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September 18, 2015
2. Columbus Ave. Marker
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April 24, 2019
3. Columbus Ave. Marker - wide view
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2019, by Deryn Pomeroy of Syracuse, New York. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2019, by Deryn Pomeroy of Syracuse, New York.   3. submitted on April 29, 2019. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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