Brooklyn Heights in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John W. Rhonden (1918-2001) and Richarda Rhonden, nee Phillips (1917-2016)
Photographed by Jack DePalma, February 28, 2026
1. John W. Rhonden (1918-2001) and Richarda Rhonden, nee Phillips (1917-2016) Marker
A sculptor and a painter, respectively, whose artwork has been collected by the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia, among other notable institutions.
The Rhodens were active contributors to the life of the neighborhood, and from 1960 until the end of their lives, 23 Cranberry St., built in 1887 as a commercial carriage garage, was their home and studio.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Buildings • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 40° 42.006′ N, 73° 59.657′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Brooklyn Heights. It is on Cranberry Street east of Willow Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23 Cranberry Street, Brooklyn NY 11201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Willows (a few steps from this marker); General Horatio King House (within shouting distance of this marker); Mott Bedell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert White House (within shouting distance of this marker); Virginia Travell Weeks (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims (about 400 feet away); Brooklyn Heights Historic District (about 400 feet away); History in the Park (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Also see . . . Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden | PAFA - Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts https:. Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden | PAFA - Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts https://share.google/6y08oZzx8lHyjdetF (Submitted on February 28, 2026, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2026, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on February 28, 2026, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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