Flatbush in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Lieutenant Federico Narvaez Tot Lot

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 10, 2024

1. Lieutenant Federico Narvaez Tot Lot Marker

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Lieutenant Federico Narvaez Tot Lot. . , What was here before? , This site was once occupied by a one-story commercial building, but by the 1980s the lot was vacant. The site is three blocks west of the Ditmas Park Historic District, which contains many grand homes built at the turn of the century. Known for its suburban flavor, the neighborhood was developed in 1902 by realtor Lewis H. Pounds and built on land that once part of the Van Ditmarsen family farm. The homes in this neighborhood were built in the Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, and Craftsman bungalow styles. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983., How did this become a tot lot? , In 1997 this playground was renamed in memory of New York Police Department Lieutenant Federico Narvaez (1956-1996). Lt. Narvaez attended high school in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood and studied business at Baruch College, where he met his wife Marilyn. They married in 1980 and had one child, Katrina. Appointed to the NYPD in 1979, Lt. Narvaez served the 25th, 34th and 23rd Precincts and worked in the Narcotics Division, Warrant Division, and Civilian Complaint Review Board., Following his promotion to Lieutenant in 1993, Lt. Narvaez was stationed at 63rd, 69th, and 70th Precincts. On Oct. 18, 1996, he was slain in the line of duty. Twelve thousand police officers assembled in Queens five days after his death to salute the fallen hero, honoring him as a caring leader who loved his job and was dedicated to the safety of the community. The NYPD's highest award, the Medal of Honor, was posthumously given to Lt. Narvaez. He also received a posthumous Medal of Honor from the Michael John Buczek Foundation., During his 17 years in the NYPD, Lt. Narvaez earned one Meritorious Police Duty Citation, five Excellence Police Duty Citations, and six Commendation Citations. Lt. Narvaez was also active in the Resurrection Ascension School in Queens, where he served as a lunchroom monitor and put on weekly puppet shows.

What was here before?
This site was once occupied by a one-story commercial building, but by the 1980s the lot was vacant. The site is three blocks west of the Ditmas Park Historic District, which contains many grand homes built at the turn of the century. Known for its suburban flavor, the neighborhood was developed in 1902 by realtor Lewis H. Pounds and built on land that once part of the Van Ditmarsen family farm. The homes in this neighborhood were built in the Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, and Craftsman bungalow styles. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

How did this become a tot lot?
In 1997 this playground was renamed in memory of New York Police Department Lieutenant Federico Narvaez (1956-1996). Lt. Narvaez attended high school in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood and studied business at Baruch College, where he met his wife Marilyn. They married in 1980 and had one child, Katrina. Appointed to the NYPD in 1979, Lt. Narvaez served the 25th, 34th and 23rd Precincts and worked in the Narcotics Division, Warrant Division, and Civilian Complaint Review Board.

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his promotion to Lieutenant in 1993, Lt. Narvaez was stationed at 63rd, 69th, and 70th Precincts. On Oct. 18, 1996, he was slain in the line of duty. Twelve thousand police officers assembled in Queens five days after his death to salute the fallen hero, honoring him as a caring leader who loved his job and was dedicated to the safety of the community. The NYPD's highest award, the Medal of Honor, was posthumously given to Lt. Narvaez. He also received a posthumous Medal of Honor from the Michael John Buczek Foundation.

During his 17 years in the NYPD, Lt. Narvaez earned one Meritorious Police Duty Citation, five Excellence Police Duty Citations, and six Commendation Citations. Lt. Narvaez was also active in the Resurrection Ascension School in Queens, where he served as a lunchroom monitor and put on weekly puppet shows.

Erected by NYC Parks. (Marker Number 301.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Law Enforcement • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 40° 38.414′ N,

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 10, 2024

2. Lieutenant Federico Narvaez Tot Lot Marker

73° 57.961′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Flatbush. It is on Argyle Road just south of Cortelyou Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1302 Argyle Rd, Brooklyn NY 11226, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

the Western Hemisphere,

and the Anglosphere.

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: September 11, 2001 Firefighter Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Schlomo Benyaminov (approx. 0.4 miles away); Detective Dillon Stewart (approx. ¾ mile away); Flatbush Town Hall (approx. ¾ mile away); Detective Dillon Stewart Playground (approx. 0.8 miles away); Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish WWII Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Colonel Donald Cook Square (approx. 0.9 miles away); Sixty First District Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away).

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Another marker is no longer nearby. Donald Cook Square (was approx. 0.9 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.