Two Bridges in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
High Water Mark
5.0 Feet
| | October 29, 2012 | |
Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 14, 2019
1. High Water Mark Marker
On this day, Hurricane Sandy brought a storm surge of 5 feet to this area as indicated by the red line below.
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Erected by NYC Emergency Management/Friends of Pier 35/FEMA.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters.
Location. 40° 42.602′ N, 73° 59.372′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Two Bridges. It is on South Street near Rutgers Slip, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: East River Esplanade, New York NY 10002, 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: Manhattan Bridge (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Coleman Square Playground (approx. 0.2 miles away); Market Street (approx. Ό mile away); The Church of St. Teresa (approx. Ό mile away); Lower East Side War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Togo (approx. 0.3 miles away); The First Chinese Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Catherine Slip Malls (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . . Effects of Hurricane Sandy in New York.
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Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 14, 2019
2. High Water Mark marker site
From 6sqft, October 29, 2012
3. Superstorm Sandy flooding on the Lower East Side
Photo site is about 300 yards from the East River.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 597 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 29, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
