East Harlem in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
1654 Seal
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 17, 2025
1. 1654 Seal Marker
The Seal of the City of New Amsterdam in use during the years 1654-1669
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 40° 47.57′ N, 73° 57.123′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in East Harlem. It is at the intersection of Madison Avenue and East 104th Street, on the right when traveling north on Madison Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 455 Madison Ave, New York NY 10022, 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: c. 1626 Seal (here, next to this marker); Museum of the City of New York (here, next to this marker); 1686 Seal (within shouting distance of this marker); 1784 Seal (within shouting distance of this marker); The Vanderbilt Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); The New York Academy of Medicine (within shouting distance of this marker); Maria Callas Birthplace (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marian Anderson (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Another marker is no longer nearby. J. Marion Sims, M.D., L.L.D. (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 17, 2025
2. 1654 Seal Marker
Plaque to the right of the statue.
Photographed by Wikimedia Commons
3. 1654 Seal
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
