Murray Hill in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Park Avenue Viaduct
City of New York
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 15, 2014
1. Park Avenue Viaduct Marker
Park Avenue Viaduct
Authorized by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment
July 15, 1912
Erected under the direction of
Frank L. Dowling
President of the Borough of Manhattan
Opened to the public
1919
Clifford M. Pickney Chief Engineer
Michael F. Loughman Commissioner of Public Works
The Terry & Tench Co. Inc. Contractors
Erected 1919.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is July 15, 1912.
Location. 40° 45.05′ N, 73° 58.711′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Murray Hill. Marker is at the intersection of East 40th Street and Park Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East 40th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10016, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 101 Park Avenue (here, next to this marker); Ptl. Thomas Schimenti, NYPD (within shouting distance of this marker); Library Walk (within shouting distance of this marker); 67 Park Avenue (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bowery Savings Bank Building (about 500 feet away); Grand Central Terminal
this page online
Also see . . . Park Avenue Viaduct. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on April 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 5, 2019
2. Park Avenue Viaduct Marker
The east side of the viaduct.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 15, 2014
3. Park Avenue Viaduct
The approach to Grand Central Terminal on the viaduct.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 10, 2019
4. Park Avenue Viaduct
Making use of available space: Park Avenue alongside is now a pedestrian plaza; under the arch is a restaurant.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 5, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
