East Harlem in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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Erected by City of New York Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.
Location. 40° 47.988′ N, 73° 56.44′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in East Harlem. Marker is on Lexington Avenue south of East 118th Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker hangs on the fence of Olga's El Gallo Community Garden. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1895 Lexington Ave, New York NY 10035, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Harlem Art Park (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Martin Luther King Jr. Playground (approx. half a mile away); Thomas Jefferson Pool (approx. half a mile away); Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Martin Luther King Jr. Playground
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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