Concourse in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Stonewall Inn
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the events at New York City's Stonewall Inn, which sparked the modern LGBTQ movement.
This plaque serves to honor the struggle for equality and is a reminder of the richness we gain by nurturing inclusion and diversity.
Acceptance forms the bedrock of our community, and let it be known that Yankee Stadium welcomes everyone as a gathering place for all.
Erected 2019 by New York Yankees Baseball Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Law Enforcement • Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is June 25, 1969.
Location. 40° 49.794′ N, 73° 55.531′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Concourse. It can be reached from River Avenue north of East 161st Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 33 River Ave, Bronx NY 10452, 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 North America and the Western World. 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: Jackie Robinson (here, next to this marker); Pope Benedict XVI Mass (here, next to this marker); Nelson Mandela (here, next to this marker); Mariano Rivera (here, next to this marker); Bernabι Williams Figueroa, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Lou Gehrig (here, next to this marker); Andrew Eugene Pettitte (here, next to this marker); We Remember (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.
Additional keywords. LGBT, LGBTQ, 🏳️🌈
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

