Cobble Hill in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gene's Tree
Eugene Wajda
Founder of the original Gowanus Yacht Club
"Life should be filled with laughter"
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 40° 41.277′ N, 73° 59.667′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Cobble Hill. It is on Congress Street just east of Clinton Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 Congress St, Brooklyn NY 11201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Burial Site of Cornelius Heeney (within shouting distance of this marker); Cornelius Heeney (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cobble Hill Historic District (about 300 feet away); St. Paul Catholic Church
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Regarding Gene's Tree. Gowanus Yacht Club is a local restaurant.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 495 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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