Murray Hill in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Murray Hill WWI Memorial
1917 1918
Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 25, 2020
1. Murray Hill WWI Memorial
Plaque #1
The bronze plaques, flagpole and grove of trees provided by the citizens of this community under the sponsorship of Murray Hill Post No. 56 American Legion, are dedicated in hallowed memory of the sons of this neighborhood who gave their lives in the World War in the cause of justice, freedom and democracy
373 names of the honored dead
Erected 1936 by Murray Hill Post No. 56, American Legion.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 40° 44.701′ N, 73° 58.393′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Murray Hill. It is on First Avenue south of East 36th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: St Vartan Park, New York NY 10016, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Migrations (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Father Damien (about 700 feet away); E34th Street (about 700 feet away); Capt. William F. Burke, Jr. (approx. Ό mile away); Trygve Lie Plaza (approx. Ό mile away); First Avenue Underpass (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sniffen Court (approx. 0.3 miles away); Malvina Hoffman (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Another marker is no longer nearby. St. Vartans Park (was within shouting distance
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More about this marker.
Murray Hill is generally acknowledges to be further west. This area is referred to as Kipps Bay.
Also see . . . St. Vartan Park Monuments. Official NYC parks description. (Submitted on July 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 25, 2020
2. Murray Hill WWI Memorial plaques
The north wall of the structure that now hosts the St. Vartan's Preschool.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 25, 2020
3. Murray Hill WWI Memorial
Plaque #2
Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 25, 2020
4. Murray Hill WWI Memorial
Plaque #3
Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 25, 2020
5. Murray Hill WWI Memorial
Plaque #4
Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 25, 2020
6. Murray Hill WWI Memorial flagpole
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 15, 2015
7. Murray Hill WWI Memorial flagpole
The plaques originally surrounded the base - the mounting holes are still visible.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 374 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. A photograph of the plaques in their original locations on the flagpole - why were they relocated? • Can you help?
