Midtown East in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dag Hammarskjold
1905-1961
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 1, 2020
1. Dag Hammarskjold plaque
Council General of the United Nations
1953-1957
Noble Peace Prize
1961
(Illegible), negotiator, philosopher, public servant; A man of true inner greatness in a position of leadership.
This building was dedicated to him on October 29, 1981.
May his example inspire the lives of those who reside here.
Dag Hammarskjold Tower
New York, New York
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Peace. A significant historical date for this entry is October 29, 1881.
Location. 40° 45.181′ N, 73° 58.209′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown East. Marker is on Second Avenue near East 47th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 240 East 47th Street, New York NY 10017, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dag Hammarskjöld (within shouting distance of this marker); Dorothy Thompson (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Papal Visits (about 400 feet away); Japan Society (about 500 feet away); William Lescaze (about 600 feet away); Katharine Hepburn Garden (about 600 feet away); Raoul Wallenberg Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Beekman Tower (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Dag Hammarskjold. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 22, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. One Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 22, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 16, 2020
2. Dag Hammarskjold bust
The plaque is on the opposite side.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 9, 2016
3. Dag Hammarskjold Tower plaza
The fountain at the entrance
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 1, 2020
4. One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza (aka 885 Second Avenue)
Via eBay, 1961
5. Dag Hammarskjold
Life magazine cover
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 22, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
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