Gramercy Park in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gramercy Park
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 2, 2016
1. Gramercy Park Marker
Founded by
Samuel B. Ruggles
1831
Commemorated by this tablet
imbedded in
the Gramercy Farm by
John Ruggles Strong
1875
Erected 1875 by John Ruggles Strong.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.
Location. 40° 44.294′ N, 73° 59.197′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Gramercy Park. Marker can be reached from Gramercy Park West south of East 21st Street when traveling south. The marker is flat in the pavement by the western gate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Gramercy Park, New York NY 10010, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James Harper (a few steps from this marker); The National Arts Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Poetry Society of America (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named National Arts Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Henri (within shouting distance of this marker); Gramercy Park Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); 105 East 19th Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cyrus West Field (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
this page online
Regarding Gramercy Park. The park is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition". In recent years, the park was open to the public on Christmas Eve for caroling.
Also see . . .
1. Gramercy Park. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on May 19, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Samuel B. Ruggles. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on May 19, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 10, 2009
2. Gramercy Park
The west entrance.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 2, 2016
3. Samuel B. Ruggles Memorial
At the end of the path.
from Wikipedia, unknown
4. Samuel B. Ruggles
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 19, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
