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

Straus Park

1912

— City of New York Parks & Recreation —

Straus Park Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, March 8, 2024

1. Straus Park Marker

Inscription. This park is named in honor of Isidor and Ida Straus who lost their lives on the Titanic when it hit an iceberg and sank on April 15, 1912. Isidor Straus (1854-1912) is remembered for helping to develop R.H. Macy & Co. into the world's largest department store.

Erected 1997 by City of New York Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 15, 1912.

Location. 40° 48.114′ N, 73° 58.089′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Bloomingdale. Marker can be reached from Broadway just south of West 107th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2761-2779 W 107th St, New York NY 10025, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Isidor and Ida Straus (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Straus Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Victor Herbert (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Franz Sigel Statue (about 600 feet away); 352-353 Riverside Drive

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(about 600 feet away); Riverside Drive West 105th Street Historic District (about 600 feet away); Shinran Shonin (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Shinran Shonin (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 8, 2024

2. Straus Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.