Governors Island in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Reagan-Gorbachev Meeting 1988
Quarters 403
Photographed By R. C., July 18, 2009
1. Reagan-Gorbachev Meeting 1988 Marker
Plaque is located on the back porch of the house.
Chairman Gorbachev made his final preparations here before participating in the historic luncheon at Quarters 1 with President Reagan and Vice President Bush on 7 December 1988. During that time, he also composed his first communique to the U.S.S.R. following initial report of the Armenian Earthquake Disaster.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, Cold. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #40 Ronald Reagan, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #41 George H.W. Bush series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is December 7, 1988.
Location. 40° 41.349′ N, 74° 1.026′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is on Governors Island. Marker is at the intersection of Clayton Road and King Road on Clayton Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Colonels’ Row (within shouting distance of this marker); Comfort Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Clayton Road (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Slate Roofs on Colonels Row (about 400 feet away); Liggett Hall (about 400 feet away); Purchase of Governors Island Monument
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More about this marker. Quarters No. 403 is located on Governors Island near the intersection of King and Clayton Roads. Note that is not Quarters #1, which is across Nolan Park near the intersection of Barry and Andes Roads. While Quarters #1 was the location for the luncheons mentioned on these markers, this building was used for other important diplomatic meetings.
Also see . . . Reagan, Gorbachev and Bush at Governors Island. National Security Archive website entry (Submitted on May 1, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By R. C., July 18, 2009
2. Statue of Liberty Centennial Plaque
On July 4, 1986, in these quarters, President and Mrs. Mitterand of France rested and dined prior to their meeting with President and Mrs. Reagan in Quarters No. 1 here on Governors Island on the occasion of the Centennial Celebration of the Statue of Liberty.
(Plaque is located on the back porch of the house)
(Plaque is located on the back porch of the house)
Photographed By R. C.
3. Reagan-Gorbachev 1988 Meeting Location
Front view of quarters.
Photographed By R. C.
4. Reagan-Gorbachev Meeting Location
View of the left side of the quarters taken from in front of the old rose garden.
Photographed By R. C.
5. The old rose garden has been neglected and become overgrown
Photographed By R. C.
6. Reagan-Gorbachev 1988 Meeting Location
This view of the side and front porch of Historic Quarters Number 1 show that the building has been sadly neglected by the City of New York. Paint is starting to peel and the wood is starting to rot.
Photographed By R. C.
7. Reagan-Gorbachev 1988 Meeting Location
Time and weather aren't the only things impacting this historic old house. Signs of vandalism can be seen around the property. This photo was taken on the side porch of the home.
Photographed By R. C.
8. Time Keeping Device in Overgrown Rose Garden
Vandals have removed whatever was located on the top of the column. The dials with the zodiac rotate so one can assume it was some sort of time keeping device that could be adjusted to account for the position of the sun in the sky throughout the year.
Photographed By Unknown, 1988
9. Reagan-Gorbachev Meeting 1988
VP Bush, President Reagan and Chairman Gorbachev photo-op on Governors Island.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,399 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on April 23, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 27, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 9. submitted on April 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
