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Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

July 5, 1960

 
 
July 5, 1960 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 4, 2022
1. July 5, 1960 Marker
Inscription. Their majesties the King and Queen of Thailand
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the New York, Broadway - The Canyon of Heroes series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 5, 1960.
 
Location. 40° 42.599′ N, 74° 0.596′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. It is on Broadway just north of Cortland Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10007, 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: October 14, 1960 (here, next to this marker); April 11, 1960 (a few steps from this marker); May 11, 1961 (a few steps from this marker); September 22, 1961 (a few steps from this marker); William Barthman Jeweler (a few steps from this marker); Broadway – Maiden Lane (a few steps from this marker); October 27, 1961 (within shouting distance of this marker); March 16, 1962 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
 
Another marker is no longer nearby. Stream for Washing Laundry (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 10 times this year. Photo   1. submitted on November 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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Jun. 26, 2026