East Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Center for Culture and Performing Arts and the Promenade
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Thanks to Scandinavia Promenade
2nd Floor
Thanks to Scandinavia is dedicated to serve as a reminder of the humanity and bravery of the people, the government and the churches of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden in rescuing people of the Jewish faith from the Holocaust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes.
Location. 40° 43.89′ N, 73° 58.998′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in East Village. It is on East 14th Street west of First Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 344 E 14th St, New York NY 10003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: Firefighter Raymond Ragucci (here, next to this marker); Firefighter Manuel DelValle, Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Firefighter Thomas A. Lynn (a few steps from this marker); Church of the Immaculate Conception (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The New York Telephone Company Fire (about 600 feet away); Pvt. Moses Miller (about 600 feet away); Bitter & Moretti Sculptors (about 700 feet away); Antonin Dvořαk plaque and statue (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
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