Roosevelt Island in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Blackwell House
Erected 2014 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.
Location. 40° 45.625′ N, 73° 57.072′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is on Roosevelt Island. It is at the intersection of Main Street and West Road, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 Main St, New York NY 10044, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Roosevelt Island and the Blackwell House (here, next to this marker); Roosevelt Island (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Alice Childress (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Chapel of the Good Shepherd (about 600 feet away); Queensboro Bridge Trolley Kiosk (approx. Ό mile away); Blackwell's Island (approx. Ό mile away); East River Roundabout (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cornell Tech / Blackwell's Island Penitentiary / Goldwater Hospital / WPA-Era Murals (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Another marker is no longer nearby. 24 Sycamores Playground (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Additional commentary.
1. About the Marker
Normally, National Register of Historic Places plaques are supplemental photos for other marker profiles when nearby markers are available. However, in this case, because it is part of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series, it is included on its own.
— Submitted August 17, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 234 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
