Corona in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Shea Stadium First Base

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, April 12, 2026

1. Shea Stadium First Base Marker

Inscription. Site of
Shea Stadium
First Base
1964–2008

Erected 2009 by New York Mets.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.

Location. 40° 45.333′ N, 73° 50.883′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Corona. It can be reached from Shea Road north of Roosevelt Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Located in Citi Field parking Lot D. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corona NY 11368, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in North America

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Shea Stadium Pitcher's Plate (a few steps from this marker); Shea Stadium Second Base (within shouting distance of this marker); Shea Stadium Home Plate (within shouting distance of this marker); Shea Stadium Third Base (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Black Cat Game (about 400 feet away); Mets Win 1969 World Series (about 400 feet away); 1986 World Series / Game 6 Comeback Win (about 400 feet away); Dykstra’s Home Run / Game 3 of 1986 NLCS (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.

Another marker is no longer nearby. William A. Shea Municipal Stadium (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, April 12, 2026

2. Shea Stadium First Base Marker

The marker is the brown plaque set in concrete.

Shea Stadium image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Metsfan84

3. Shea Stadium

The original home of the Mets was demolished in 2009 following the opening of Citi Field.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 17 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.