Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge
Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 2, 2020
1. The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge plaque inscription
Completed 1964 was the final Link on the Metropolitan Arterial System affording Through Highway Travel to the South and West.
Map of the principal Routes of Travel existing previous to and during the American Revolutionary Period
Erected 1964 by Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.
Location. 40° 36.029′ N, 74° 3.869′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Fort Wadsworth. It is at the intersection of Lily Pond Avenue and Major Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Lily Pond Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Staten Island NY 10305, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
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Regarding The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Governor Nelson Rockefeller preferred the “American” version with one “Z” and the contracts were so written. In 2018 a compromise bill officially corrected the spelling to “Verrazzano”, but to keep costs down, it would only be changed on replacement signs.
Also see . . . Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. (Submitted on October 19, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 2, 2020
2. The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge plaque
In its entirety, with the aforementioned map. Below it, "Stones from the Verrazano castle, Greve in Chianti - Italy
Photographed by Larry Gertner, January 20, 2014
3. The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge commemoration
The bronze Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority medallion is missing.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, July 31, 2013
4. The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge
Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 2, 2020
5. The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge commemoration plaza
A small plaque to Othmar Ammenn is visible to the far left; the TBTA medallion was restored.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 857 times since then and 95 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 19, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
