Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
April 17, 1950
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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 April 17, 1950.
Location. 40° 42.438′ N, 74° 0.73′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. It is on Broadway just south of Rector Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 71 Broadway, New York NY 10006, 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: May 9, 1950 (here, next to this marker); May 10, 1950 (a few steps from this marker); October 17, 1949 (a few steps from this marker); August 19, 1949 (a few steps from this marker); August 4, 1950 (a few steps from this marker); September 16, 1949 (a few steps from this marker); August 11, 1949 (within shouting distance of this marker); May 24, 1951 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 16 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on November 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
