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

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GreenThumb Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 8, 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 & ForestryParks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.
 
Location. 40° 48.272′ N, 73° 57.174′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Central Harlem. Marker is on St. Nicholas Avenue just north of West 117th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 145 St Nicholas Avenue, New York NY 10026, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A. Philip Randolph Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Graham Court Apartments (about 500 feet away); Harlem Landmark Trail (about 500 feet away); Houdini (approx. ¼ mile away); Swing Low: Harriet Tubman Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Lafayette-Washington
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(approx. ¼ mile away); Morningside Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Seligman Fountain (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
 
GreenThumb Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 8, 2024
2. GreenThumb Marker
NYC Parks signage for the Carrie McCracken Truce Garden image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 8, 2024
3. NYC Parks signage for the Carrie McCracken Truce Garden
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 36 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on March 11, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
 
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