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Greenwich Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Founders Memorial

 
 
Founders Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 14, 2019
1. Founders Memorial
Inscription.
Composed of stonework from the façade of the original university building at Washington Square.
Dedicated at University Heights 1894.
Rededicated at Washington Square 1978.
 
Erected 1978.
 
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
 
Location. 40° 43.751′ N, 73° 59.819′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Greenwich Village. Marker is on W 3rd St. east of LaGuardia Place, on the right when traveling west. Located in Schwartz Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. NYU Community Memorial (here, next to this marker); Stonecutters Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); NYU Native Woodland Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Loeb Student Center (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fiorello La Guardia Statue (about 400 feet away); Giuseppe Garibaldi Monument (about 500 feet away); Judson Church Offices and Hall (about 500 feet away); Brown Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
 
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The Founders Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 14, 2019
2. The Founders Memorial
Schwartz Plaza image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 14, 2019
3. Schwartz Plaza
The tip of the memorial is visible above the trees.
The original New York University building image. Click for full size.
via Ephemeral New York, unknown
4. The original New York University building
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on January 3, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.   4. submitted on October 5, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.

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