Central Park West Historic District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Alberto Arroyo
“The Mayor of Central Park”
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 15, 2022
1. Alberto Arroyo plaque
One of the pioneers of jogging in the United States, Alberto has inspired generations of runners at the Central Park Reservoir for over 75 years.
His friendship and encouragement will always be remembered, and his daily presence will be missed. With thanks, we dedicate this track to him.
“Hey, looking good!”
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports.
Location. 40° 46.928′ N, 73° 57.744′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Central Park West Historic District. Marker can be reached from 86th Street Transverse west of Fifth Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Central Park Reservoir South Gatehouse, New York NY 10128, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memory of William Church Osborn (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Guggenheim Museum (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Metropolitan Museum of Art (approx. 0.2 miles away); Central Park's Ancient Egyptian Obelisk (approx. ¼ mile away); Cleopatra’s Needle (approx. ¼ mile away); In Memory of John Purroy Mitchel (approx. ¼ mile away); Church of the Heavenly Rest
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Alberto Arroyo. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 19, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Alberto Arroyo, Jogger Familiar in Central Park, Dies at 94. New York Times obituary, March 27, 2010 (Submitted on June 19, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
via New York Times, 1999
2. Alberto Arroyo, age 83, at the reservoir track
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 15, 2022
3. Alberto Arroyo plaque
On the far right of the South Gatehouse
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 19, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
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