Englewood Cliffs in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rockefeller Lookout
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 23, 2020
1. Rockefeller Lookout plaque
Named for
John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
in recognition of his public spirited desire to preserve the palisades in their natural beauty
His far-sighted conception of a great parkway opening the area to the public and his generosity which helped make these ideas reality
placed here by
Palisades Interstate Park Commission
May, 1955
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1955.
Location. 40° 53.528′ N, 73° 56.464′ W. Marker is in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker can be reached from Palisades Interstate Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rockefeller Lookout, Englewood Cliffs NJ 07632, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Laurance Spelman Rockefeller (here, next to this marker); The Palisades (a few steps from this marker); Rockefeller Lookout Panorama (within shouting distance of this marker); Bathing in the Hudson (approx. ¾ mile away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 1½ miles away); Shorakkopoch (approx. 1.6 miles away in New York); Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church (approx. 1.6 miles away); Brookside Chapel (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Englewood Cliffs.
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Palisades Interstate Park Commission. Organization website. (Submitted on December 22, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. John D. Rockefeller Jr. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on December 22, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 23, 2020
2. Rockefeller Lookout plaque site
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 23, 2020
3. Rockefeller Lookout plaques
Honoring John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and Laurance Spelman Rockefeller
Photographed By Wikipedia, Unknown
4. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
Photographed By Larry Gertner
5. Rockefeller Lookout
Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 22, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
