Arrochar on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
100 Years of Dedicated Service
Ladder 81
— Established October 1, 1915 —
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 29, 2023
1. 100 Years of Dedicated Service plaque
On this day we mark the occasion of the one hundredth year of service to our community and the City of New York.
We celebrate this centennial mindful of those that have made the supreme sacrifice in the performance of their duties.
October 1, 2015
Erected 2015.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Heroes. A significant historical date for this entry is October 1, 2015.
Location. 40° 35.81′ N, 74° 4.198′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Arrochar. Marker is on McClean Avenue north of Sand Lane, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 278 McClean Ave, Staten Island NY 10305, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pvt. Frederick Staats (approx. 0.2 miles away); Othmar Hermann Ammann (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); In Memory of Lieutenant Vincent R. Capodanno (approx. half a mile away); Hurricane Sandy Memorial Garden (approx. half a mile away); Chilena (approx. 0.6 miles away); Michael J. Leonard Memorial Plaza (approx. 0.6 miles away); Staten Island War Dog Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Ladder 81 -- 'The Beach Boys' -- celebrates 100th anniversary. Staten island Advance website entry (Submitted on March 6, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Engine Company 161/Ladder Company 81. FDNY Trucks website entry (Submitted on March 6, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 29, 2023
2. Engine 161/Ladder 81 House
Plaque is to the right of the door.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 29, 2023
3. Ancillary plaques
Located to the left of the door.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 6, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
