Chelsea in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Alice's Garden
Hell's Kitchen
Alice's Garden is dedicated to the memory of Alice Parsekian, who cared for the garden until her death in 2010. Alice was born to Armenian parents, emigrated to Turkey, then the Bronx and later the Webster Women's Residence on West 34th Street. She became a community legend as a gardener and caretaker of public space in the neighborhood.
The garden is located on West 34th Street between Ninth and Tenth Avenues and is a secret, beautiful oasis.
In 2011 the garden was revitalized through a joint venture between the Hell's Kitchen Neighborhood Association, Clinton Housing Development Company, Manhattan Community Board 4 and the Port Authority of NY & NJ.
Alice's Garden opened to key holders in the fall of 2013 and is cared for by a group of community gardeners. Alice's is both a community garden with plot holders as well as a community park for neighbors of all ages.
Erected by Clinton Housing Development Company; Hell's Kitchen Neighborhood Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 2010.
Location. 40° 45.251′ N, 73° 59.908′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New
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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: Master Printers Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bob's Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nero Wolfe (about 300 feet away); Webster Apartments (about 300 feet away); They Were the Last Three (about 600 feet away); Bella Abzug Park (about 800 feet away); William Sloane Memorial Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Canoe (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,091 times since then and 55 times this year. Last updated on July 10, 2024, by Mitchell Cohn of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
