Chelsea in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Death Avenue

Circa: 1898

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 31, 2025

1. Death Avenue Marker

Inscription. These old bricks and beams will never forget…
The purpose of the High-line and why 10th Avenue was once named "Death Avenue"

In memory of the hundreds of people killed by freight-liners on 10th Ave between 1846 and 1941

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 40° 45.065′ N, 74° 0.115′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Chelsea. It is on 10th Avenue north of West 28th Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 10th Ave, New York NY 10001, 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

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are within walking distance of this marker: Neighborhood Seniors (within shouting distance of this marker); High Line (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles Mary Kubricht (b. 1946) (about 400 feet away); P.O. David Willis Basketball Court (about 600 feet away); Chelsea Doughboy Statue (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chelsea WW I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hudson River Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away); Church of the Holy Apostles (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 31, 2025

2. Death Avenue Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.