Eltingville on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lt. John H. Martinson
(1967 - 2008)
This park is named for Lt. John H. "Johnny Nice Guy" Martinson, a 14-year veteran of the Fire Department who lost his life after sustaining fatal injuries fighting a two-alarm fire at Ebbets Field Houses in Brooklyn on January 3, 2008.
Lt. Martinson was a life-long Eltingville resident and graduate of Tottenville High School. He started his career at the Department of Sanitation and then worked nearly four years for the Police Department.
In 1993, Lt. Martinson followed in his father's footsteps and joined the Fire Department. He served with Engine Company 204, Engine Company 80/Ladder Company 23 and Engine Company 249/Ladder Company 113.
With the dedication of this playground, the City recognizes Lt. Martinson's ultimate sacrifice and life-long devotion to public service.
Erected by City of New York Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 3, 2008.
Location. 40° 32.23′ N, 74° 9.729′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Eltingville. It is on Preston Avenue just south of Osborne Street, on the right
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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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: St. Albans Episcopal Church (approx. half a mile away); Crescent Beach Park (approx. 0.9 miles away); Seaside Wildlife Nature Park (approx. one mile away); The Great Kills Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Battle of the Bulge Memorial (approx. 1.9 miles away); World War II: Battle of the Bulge (approx. 1.9 miles away); Veterans of All Wars (approx. 2 miles away); Bishop Francis Asbury (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Battle of the Bulge (was approx. 1.9 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Additional commentary.
1. About the marker
While this plaque is a memorial to a firefighter, it is included in the database for two reasons: 1. It features biographical information about the individual honored. 2. It is part of the series of plaques erected by NYC Parks.
— Submitted September 1, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 1, 2024
3. NYC Parks signage on the other side of the fence
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on September 2, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
