Midtown South in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William Sloane Memorial Building
Young Mens Christian Association of the City of New York
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 31, 2020
1. William Sloane Memorial Building engraving
The lettering is very worn.
Erected in memory of William Sloane
to serve young men – especially our soldiers and sailors for whom he gave his life in unselfish devotion
Chairman - National War Work Council of the Young Mens Christian Association from 1917 to 1920
Born 1873
Vice-Chairman International Commission from 1910 to 1919
Chairman – Army and Navy Department of the International Commission from 1910 to 1907
Died 1922
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 40° 45.182′ N, 73° 59.75′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown South. It is on West 34th Street east of Ninth Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 360 W 34th St, New York NY 10001, 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: New York Institute for the Blind (a few steps from this marker); They Were the Last Three (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Manhattan Center (about 400 feet away); Webster Apartments (about 500 feet away); The Canoe (about 700 feet away); Nikola Tesla (about 700 feet away); Farley Post Office
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Another marker is no longer nearby. New Yorker Hotel (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 31, 2020
2. William Sloane Memorial Building
Now "the Sloane", an apartment building.
Photographed by vai Ephemeral New York, unknown
3. Wm. Sloane House YMCA advertisement
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 492 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 16, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
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