Willowbrook on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
A Promise Fulfilled
The Institution once known as Willowbrook State School, which occupied this site for thirty-six years, was closed in 1987.
The end of this institution symbolize the success and appropriateness of New York State's commitment to provide an extensive and comprehensive program of community living opportunities for its citizens with mental retardation and developmental disabilities.
Erected 1987 by State of New York: Mario M. Cuomo, Governor; Arthur Y. Webb, Commissioner, Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Civil Rights • Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1987.
Location. 40° 35.956′ N, 74° 8.939′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Willowbrook. It can be reached from Loop Road north of D Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2800 Victory Blvd, Staten Island NY 10314, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Consent Judgment (a few steps from this marker); Halloran Hospital (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Willowbrook Archives (about 400 feet away);
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Other markers no longer nearby. Willowbrook Hepatitis Study (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Gouvernor State School (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding A Promise Fulfilled. The grounds of the notorious Willowbrook State School are now home to the College of Staten Island campus of CUNY.
Also see . . .
1. Willowbrook State School. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 9, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. College of Staten Island (CSI) CUNY. Website homepage (Submitted on February 9, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
