Greenwich Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fiorello LaGuardia
The son of immigrants, Fiorello La Guardia was the first Italian-American to serve in congress. He devoted his life to the public interest. He was a champion of social justice and a defender of the poor and the oppressed. He fought against discrimination and corruption.
As mayor of New York, he was a leader in building the modern metropolis. He gave the people of this city twelve years of humane and progressive government. He was honest. He cared. He was beloved. He set the standard for all others to follow.
December 11, 1882
in Greenwich Village
Died
September 20, 1947
Buried
in Woodlawn Cemetery
The Bronx
Major, U.S. Army 1917 - 1918
Pres. N.Y.C. Board of Aldermen, 1920 - 1921
U.S. Congressman, 1923 - 1932
Mayor of New York, 1934 - 1945
Erected 1994 by Friends of LaGuardia Place; Neil Estern, sculptor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is September 20, 1947.
Location. 40° 43.721′ N, 73° 59.893′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Greenwich Village. It is on LaGuardia Place north of Bleecker
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Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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: Chaim Gross (1904-1991) (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bitter End (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bohemorama (about 400 feet away); Founders Memorial (about 400 feet away); NYU Community Memorial (about 400 feet away); Judson Church Offices and Hall (about 400 feet away); Keith Roma Memorial (about 500 feet away); Stonecutters Memorial (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Fiorello La Guardia Statue (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on January 27, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
