Brooklyn Heights in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Edward Robinson Squibb
1819-1900
Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 17, 2017
1. Edward Robinson Squibb plaque
This park is named in honor of Edward Robinson Squibb M.D. one of the founders of modern American medical chemistry and a pioneer in the building of a pharmaceutical industry in the United States. His first small laboratory, opened in 1858, was located just a short distance from this site.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 40° 42.055′ N, 73° 59.73′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Brooklyn Heights. It can be reached from Columbia Place north of Cranberry Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Squibb Park, Brooklyn NY 11201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City and on Long Island. 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: History in the Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Virginia Travell Weeks (within shouting distance of this marker); Hillside Dog Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Mott Bedell House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brooklyn Bridge Park (about 400 feet away); The Willows (about 400 feet away); Brooklyn Heights Historic District (about 400 feet away); John W. Rhonden (1918-2001) and Richarda Rhonden, nee Phillips (1917-2016) (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Regarding Edward Robinson Squibb. Squibb's
this page online
Also see . . .
1. The Thing and The Big Boss. A Squibb family history. (Submitted on December 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Life and Death of the Squibb Bridge,. "Forgotten New York" entry. (Submitted on December 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Jack DePalma, May 11, 2026
2. Edward Robinson Squibb Marker
Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 17, 2017
3. Squibb Park
The plaque is out of sight on the granite wall.
The Thing and the Boss, Unknown
4. A young Edward Robinson Squibb
The Thing and the Boss, Unknown
5. The original Squibb lab
Now the empty lot next to the park with Squibb Bridge supports.
Photographed by Brooklyn History, 1962
6. The Squibb plant, later The Watchtower building
Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 17, 2017
7. To the Squibb Park Bridge
The park is best known for the ill-fated bouncing bridge connecting this park with Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Photographed by Jack DePalma, October 4, 2025
8. Edward Robinson Squibb Marker
Walking down the ramp, heading into Brooklyn Bridge Park, the marker can be seen here in
Squibb Park... seen on the wall between the two trees.
Photographed by Jack DePalma, May 11, 2026
9. Squibb Park
Photographed by Jack DePalma, May 11, 2026
10. Edward Robinson Squibb Marker
Photographed by Jack DePalma, May 11, 2026
11. Edward Robinson Squibb Marker
Photographed by Jack DePalma, May 11, 2026
12. Edward Robinson Squibb Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 486 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 2. submitted on May 11, 2026, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 8. submitted on October 5, 2025, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. 9. submitted on May 11, 2026, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. 10, 11, 12. submitted on May 15, 2026, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York.
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