Midtown South in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 3, 2015
1. Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain Marker
This fountain commemorates the strong and beautiful character of
Josephine Shaw Lowell
1843-1905
Wife for one year of a patriot soldier
Widow at twenty one
Servant of New York State and City in their public charities
Sincere Candid Courageous and Tender
Bringing help and hope to the fainting and inspiring others to consecrated labors
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • War, US Civil • Women.
Location. 40° 45.239′ N, 73° 59.048′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown South. It is at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and West 41st Street, on the right when traveling north on Sixth Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bryant Park, New York NY 10018, 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: Pιtanque (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Bryant Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Bryant Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Marvin Sylvor (within shouting distance of this marker); Benito Juarez (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrada
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Regarding Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain. Josephine Shaw Lowell was sister of Robert Gould Shaw, Colonel of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment; and wife of Charles Russell Lowell III, Colonel of the 2nd Massachusetts Cavalry Regiment.
Also see . . .
1. Bryant Park Monuments: Josephine Shaw Lowell. Official NYC parks description. (Submitted on September 2, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Josephine Shaw Lowell. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on September 2, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. The Josephine Shaw Lowell House - 120 East 30th Street. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on September 2, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
4. Josephine Lowell. "Find A Grave" entry. (Submitted on September 2, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 3, 2015
2. Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain
Photographed by Ephemeral New York, 1869
3. Josephine Shaw Lowell
A Bryant Park memorial for a Gilded Age crusader
Ephemeral New York website entry
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Ephemeral New York website entry
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via Ephemeral New York, 1935
4. Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain and Bryant Park
Photographed by Find A Grave, unknown
5. Colonel and Mrs. Charles Russell Lowell
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 445 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on April 16, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5. submitted on September 2, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
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