Lincoln Square in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New York Central Railroad
69th Street Transfer Bridge
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 29, 2016
1. New York Central Railroad 69th Street Transfer Bridge plaque
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
2003
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Bridges & Viaducts • Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 40° 46.751′ N, 73° 59.354′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Lincoln Square. It can be reached from the intersection of Hudson River Greenway and West 69th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Riverside Park, New York NY 10069, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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: Riverside Park South (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Riverside Park South (approx. 0.2 miles away); Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eleanor Roosevelt Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); 240 West End Avenue (approx. Ό mile away); 246 West End Avenue (approx. Ό mile away); Matthew P. Sapolin Playground (approx. 0.3 miles away); George and Ira Gershwin (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Other markers no longer nearby. Linda's Lawn (was about
this page online
Also see . . .
1. New York Central Railroad 69th Street Transfer Bridge. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 6, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Abandoned 69th Street Transfer Bridge in Manhattan's Upper West Side. Untapped New York website entry (Submitted on April 6, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. 69th Street Transfer Bridge National Register Registration Form. (Submitted on April 6, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 29, 2016
2. New York Central Railroad 69th Street Transfer Bridge
via NYC parks
3. Riverside Park South West 69th Street Transfer Bridge Reconstruction
"This project will stabilize and restore existing structures with historically appropriate materials at Riverside Park South. This project will also include lead abatement activities, adding lighting on gantry towers, providing interpretive signage at ground level and removing 65 additional piles at Pier F." - NYC Parks
As of 2021, this project was still in the funding stage.
As of 2021, this project was still in the funding stage.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 29, 2016
4. New York Central Railroad 69th Street Transfer Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 683 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 6, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photograph of the bridge in use. Wide view photo of the marker showing its location in context. See Guidelines. • Citation of the National Register of Historic Places form to indicate the transfer bridge's historical significance. • Can you help?
