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

Men of Broome

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 13, 2022

1. Men of Broome Memorial

Northeast corner, soldiers and canon.

Inscription. Men of Broome who served for us, in your name this bridge we give, that your laurels may grow green, that your memory may live. Flowing stream and wooded hills spanned by arch of classic grace, here we speak our gratitude, here we hold your deathless place.

Erected by the City of Binghamton 1925 as a memorial to those citizens of Broome County whose unselfish service in our American wars expresses man's highest ideal of patriotic devotion.

Erected 1925 by City of Binghamton.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts.

Location. 42° 5.608′ N, 75° 54.931′ W. Marker is in Binghamton, New York, in Broome County. Memorial is at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Water Street, on the right when traveling west on Riverside Drive. There are four plaques, one at each corner of the Memorial Bridge over the Chenango River. The inscriptions for each pair at the ends are identical, however each of the four have different scenes of war. There is also a cornerstone plaque at the northwest corner. A small WWI memorial, listed separately, is on the southeast corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Binghamton NY 13901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1st N.Y. and 108th Ambulance Co's Memorial (a few steps from

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this marker); Confluence Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Chenango Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); Near This Point 18 August 1779 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Skirmisher (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Confluence Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to the Memory (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Routes of the Armies of General John Sullivan and General James Clinton (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Binghamton.

Memorial Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 13, 2022

2. Memorial Bridge

This is the south side of the east-west Memorial Bridge.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 13, 2022

3. Men of Broome Memorial

Northeast corner

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 13, 2022

4. Men of Broome Memorial

Southeast corner, soldiers

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 13, 2022

5. Men of Broome Memorial

Southeast corner

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 13, 2022

6. Men of Broome Memorial

Southwest corner, ships

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7. Men of Broome Memorial

Southwest corner

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8. Men of Broome Memorial

Northwest corner, biplanes

Bridge Cornerstone Tablet image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 13, 2022

9. Bridge Cornerstone Tablet

Northwest corner. Text: This tablet placed by the 125th anniversary celebration and Memorial Bridge dedication committee's from funds made possible by the generous donations received from the citizens of this community. Bridge started September 1st 1923 under the administration of Mayor Thomas A. Wilson. Completed and dedicated September 7th 1925 under the administration of Mayor John A. Giles. City Engineer - Edward H. Prentice.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 13, 2022

10. Men of Broome Memorial

Northwest corner

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2022, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on May 19, 2022, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.