Carnegie Hill in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Seabury Commission
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 19, 2023
1. The Seabury Commission Marker
The Seabury Commission scrupulously investigated corruption at City Hall from 1930-31, resulting in the 1932 resignation of Mayor Jimmy Walker and the decline of Tammany Hall.
Erected by New York City Parks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.
Location. 40° 47.138′ N, 73° 57.052′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Carnegie Hill. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East 96th Street and Lexington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Samuel Seabury Playground, New York NY 10128, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Al Hirschfeld (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Former Squadron “A” Armory (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint Tikhon (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral (approx. ¼ mile away); The Ogden Codman Jr House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Birthplace of Lou Gehrig (approx. 0.3 miles away); 9/11 Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . .
this page online
via Wikipedia, c.1913
2. Judge Samuel Seabury
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 19, 2023
3. Rivers of the World at the Seabury Playground
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 19, 2023
4. Samuel Seabury Playground marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 4, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
