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

GreenThumb

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 & 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° 47.787′ N, 73° 55.909′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in East Harlem. Marker is on Pleasant Avenue just north of East 118th Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 505 E 118th St, New York NY 10035, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pleasant Village Community Garden (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Jefferson Pool (approx. 0.3 miles away); Village of Nieuw Haerlem (approx. 0.4 miles away); Willis Avenue Bridge (approx. half a mile away); Harlem Art Park (approx. half a mile away); Welcome to the Freshwater Kills

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(approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named GreenThumb (approx. half a mile away); Swing Bridges (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

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

2. GreenThumb Marker

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 34 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.