Gramercy Park in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Peter Cooper
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 10, 2009
1. Peter Cooper plaque
On this site
Peter Cooper
inventor, philanthropist
founder of The Cooper Union
and beloved citizen
of New York
erected his house
in the Fall of 1850
and lived here
until his death
on April 4, 1883
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is April 4, 1883.
Location. 40° 44.318′ N, 73° 59.115′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Gramercy Park. Marker is on Lexington Avenue north of East 22nd Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Lexington Avenue, 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. Cyrus West Field (within shouting distance of this marker); Bernard M. Baruch College / CUNY (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gramercy Park Clubhouse (about 400 feet away); Gramercy Park (about 400 feet away); Gramercy Park Historic District (about 400 feet away); James Harper (about 400 feet away); James Cagney (about 400 feet away); Poetry Society of America (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . .
1. The Lost Cooper-Hewitt House - 9 Lexington Avenue.
this page online
2. Peter Cooper. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on May 29, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 27, 2019
2. Peter Cooper home site
7 Lexington Avenue. The plaque is to the left of the entrance.
Photographed By Wikipedia, unknown
3. Peter Cooper
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 14, 2016
4. Peter Cooper 100th
Memorial plaque in The Cooper Union lobby.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 29, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
