East Harlem in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

GreenThumb

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 17, 2024

1. GreenThumb Marker

Inscription. This site is a public garden which is maintained by neighborhood volunteers through GreenThumb. Founded in 1978, GreenThumb helps local residents transform vacant properties into attractive green spaces. If you want to join this garden, call (212) 788-8070.

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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in

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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: Harlem Art Park (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carver Community Garden (approx. 0.4 miles away); Geoffrey Canada (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lenox Lounge (approx. half a mile away); 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 (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 17, 2024

2. GreenThumb Marker

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 112 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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