Roosevelt Island in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Roosevelt Island
United for Libraries Literary Landmarks Register
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 13, 2022
Erected 2016 by Empire State Center for the Book.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Law Enforcement • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Literary Landmarks series list.
Location. 40° 45.654′ N, 73° 57.042′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is on Roosevelt Island. Marker is on Main Street north of West Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 504 Main St, New York NY 10044, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Blackwell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Roosevelt Island and the Blackwell House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Chapel of the Good Shepherd (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Alice Childress (about 400 feet away); Queensboro Bridge Trolley Kiosk (approx. 0.3 miles away); Blackwell's Island (approx. 0.3 miles away); East River Roundabout (approx. 0.4 miles away); 24 Sycamores Playground (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 13, 2022
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 81 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.