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Lexington School for the Deaf

 
 
Lexington School for the Deaf Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by R. C., December 6, 2008
1. Lexington School for the Deaf Marker
Inscription. The Lexington School for the Deaf occupied a city-owned building at this site from 1880 until 1968. Today, the Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf is located in Jackson Heights, Queens.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
 
Location. 40° 46.06′ N, 73° 57.865′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Lenox Hill. It is at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and East 68th Street on Lexington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10021, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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 Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 130-134 East 67th Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 131 East 66th Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Seventh Regiment Armory (about 500 feet away); Americas Society (about 600 feet away); Spanish Institute (about 600 feet away); Nathan Hale (about 800 feet away); Andy Warhol (approx. 0.2 miles away); Manhattan House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
 
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Lexington School for the Deaf Marker on Hunter College building image. Click for full size.
Photographed by R. C., December 6, 2008
2. Lexington School for the Deaf Marker on Hunter College building
Marker is in the far left of the photo.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,279 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on December 31, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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