Gramercy Park in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Firefighter Dan DeFranco Building
(1934-1996)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, March 30, 2015
1. The Firefighter Dan DeFranco Building plaque
It is with distinct honor the Uniformed Firefighters Association, Local 94, bestow the name Dan DeFranco on this building.
During his 35 year career with the New York City Fire Department, he played an active roll (sic) in the U.F.A.
Due to his tireless efforts as a union delegate and Sergeant-at-arms on the executive board countless safety and health initiatives resulted.
They will benefit firefighters for many years to come.
Uniformed Firefighters Association, F.D.N.Y.C.
Erected 1998 by Uniformed Firefighters Association, Local 94.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Labor Unions.
Location. 40° 44.308′ N, 73° 58.96′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Gramercy Park. It is on East 23rd Street east of Third Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 204 E 23rd St, New York NY 10010, 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: The Epiphany Peace Garden (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Rose Hill (about 600 feet away); September 11 Memorial (about 600 feet away); The Original Epiphany Church Cross
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Photographed by Larry Gertner, October 12, 2019
2. The Firefighter Dan DeFranco Building
The plaque is at the entrance.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, February 7, 2020
3. A remembrance of the World Trade Center 343
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 2,308 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 30, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
