Arrochar on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Ladder 81

Established October 1, 1915

— 100 Years of Dedicated Service —

Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 29, 2023

1. 100 Years of Dedicated Service plaque

Inscription.
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.

Erected 2015.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

the Western Hemisphere,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Arrochar Playground (about 500 feet away,

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measured in a direct line); 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); Norway Triangle (approx. half a mile away); In Memory of Lieutenant Vincent R. Capodanno (approx. half a mile away); Cespino-Russo Post 1544 (approx. half a mile away); Hurricane Sandy Memorial Garden (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.

Also see . . .
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.)

Engine 161/Ladder 81 House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 29, 2023

2. Engine 161/Ladder 81 House

Plaque is to the right of the door.

Ancillary plaques image. Click for full size.

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 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 6, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.