New York in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Alex Haley (1921-1992)

By Larry Gertner, February 25, 2020

1. Alex Haley (1921-1992) plaque

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Alexander Murray Palmer Haley lived and maintained a writing studio here. Beginning in 1963 he conducted many in-depth interviews with Malcolm X for his first book, The Autobiography of Malcolm X. Published shortly after his assassination in 1965, that book transformed the public’s view of Malcolm X, and is widely considered one of the top works of non-fiction. His next project was the 1976 book Roots: The Saga of an American Family/ for which he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize.
Placed by the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation

Erected by The Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music.

Location. 40° 44.012′ N, 74° 0.118′ W. Marker is in New York, New York, in New York County. Marker is on Grove Street west of Waverly Place, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 92 Grove Street, New York NY 10014, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ephraim Ellsworth and the New York Fire Zouaves

92 Grove Street image. Click for full size.

By Larry Gertner, February 25, 2020

2. 92 Grove Street

The plaque is left of the entrance.

(a few steps from this marker); General Philip Henry Sheridan (a few steps from this marker); Stonewall Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Stonewall Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Gay Liberation Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Northern Dispensary (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sheridan Square Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Christopher Park (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New York.

Also see . . .
1. Alex Haley. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 11, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. The 1917 No. 92 Grove Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on January 11, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

via KUT 90.5 Austin, unknown

3. Alex Haley

Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 11, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.