Central Park West Historic District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Memory of Elkan Naumburg
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 1, 2015
1. In Memory of Elkan Naumburg Marker
who inaugurated orchestral concerts in the old band stand on The Mall 50 years ago and donated this stand in 1923.
May 30, 1955
Erected 1955.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is May 30, 1955.
Location. 40° 46.359′ N, 73° 58.268′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Central Park West Historic District. Marker is on The Mall, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Central Park, New York NY 10019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Edwin Franko Goldman (here, next to this marker); 307th Infantry AEF (within shouting distance of this marker); Knights of Pythias Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); City Employees War Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mary Harriman Rumsey Playground (about 400 feet away); Restoration of Bethesda Arcade’s Minton Tile Ceiling: (about 400 feet away); Bethesda Fountain and Terrace (about 500 feet away); S. Rankin Drew (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . . Elkan Naumburg. Wikipedia
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2. Elkan Naumburg
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 1, 2015
3. The Naumburg Bandshell
The plaque is on the right side of the bandshell.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 13, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
