Central Harlem in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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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° 48.272′ N, 73° 57.174′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Central Harlem. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in 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: Minton's Playhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Graham Court Apartments (about 500 feet away); Harlem Landmark Trail (about 500 feet away); Joseph Daniel Wilson Memorial Garden (approx. Ό mile away); Houdini (approx. Ό mile away); Lenox Lounge
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Other markers no longer nearby. A. Philip Randolph Square (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); Swing Low: Harriet Tubman Memorial (was approx. Ό mile away but has been permanently removed).
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 115 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 11, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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