Central Park West Historic District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hans Christian Andersen Monument
9/11 Children's Memorial
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 27, 2022
1. Hans Christian Andersen Monument Marker
In honor of the children who lost their parents on 9/11/01.
Erected by The Stuart Frankel Family.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: 9/11 Attacks • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 2001.
Location. 40° 46.468′ N, 73° 58.059′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Central Park West Historic District. Marker can be reached from East 74st Street, 0.1 miles west of 5th Avenue. Located in Central Park, on the west side of Conservatory Water. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10021, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 9/11 Children's Memorial (here, next to this marker); Kerbs Memorial Boathouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Pilgrim (about 500 feet away); Loeb Memorial Fountain (approx. 0.2 miles away); Landmarks of New York (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bethesda Fountain and Terrace (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mary Harriman Rumsey Playground (approx. 0.2 miles away); Restoration of Bethesda Arcade’s Minton Tile Ceiling: (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
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Photographed By Craig Baker, May 27, 2022
2. Hans Christian Andersen Monument
The marker lays flat in the sidewalk, below the bottom of this photo.
Photographed By Craig Baker, May 27, 2022
3. Hans Christian Andersen Monument
“This monument is the gift of the children of Denmark and New York City and their friends - 1956. Sponsored by Danish American Women’s Association.”
Photographed By Larry Gertner, December 31, 2023
4. Hans Christian Andersen Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 23, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on January 1, 2024.
