Murray Hill in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Capt. William F. Burke, Jr.
9-11
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Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 17, 2020
1. Capt. William F. Burke, Jr. Marker
Made the Supreme Sacrifice
September 11, 2001
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 9/11 Attacks. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 2001.
Location. 40° 44.927′ N, 73° 58.436′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Murray Hill. It is on East 40th Street east of Tunnel Exit Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 238 East 40th Street, New York NY 10016, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Home of The News (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); New York Daily News Building (about 500 feet away); The Gabarron Foundation (approx. 0.2 miles away); 152 East 38th Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ford Foundation Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trygve Lie Plaza (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Avenue Underpass (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trygve Halvdan Lie (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . . Billy Burke. Wikipedia entry:
Captain Burke died when he chose to stay with stranded civilians in the North Tower of the World Trade Center. (Submitted on November 9, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
this page online
via Wikipedia, unknown
2. Capt. William Francis Burke, Jr. FDNY
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 17, 2020
3. Engine 21 house, 238 East 40th Street
The memorial plaque is to the right of the truck entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 9, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
