Lower East Side in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lower East Side War Memorial
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, June 11, 2026
1. Lower East Side War Memorial
In Memory of those who made the Supreme Sacrifice in defense of their Country
Erected by the Morris Dickstein Post No. 462, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. May 30, 1953. Dedicated to our service men and women originating from the Lower East Side who served our country during World War I World War II Korean Action. Our nation and all free peoples are perpetually in their debt.
Ground dedicated by Honorable Hugo E. Rogers, Borough President, Manhattan 19461950.
Dedicated by Morris Dickstein Post No 462 VFW
Erected 1953 by Morris Dickstein Post No 462 VFW.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 40° 42.853′ N, 73° 59.392′ W. Memorial is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Lower East Side. It is at the intersection of East Broadway and Rutgers Street, on the right when traveling west on East Broadway. Located in Straus Square. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 167 E Broadway, New York NY 10002, United States of America.
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Regionally, this memorial 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: Togo (within shouting distance of this marker); The Church of St. Teresa (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Eldridge Street Synagogue (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ira Gershwin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bnai Brith (approx. 0.2 miles away); The First Chinese Presbyterian Church (approx. Ό mile away); Henry Street Settlement (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lillian Wald House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . . Lower East Side War Memorial (NYC Parks). (Submitted on June 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, June 11, 2026
2. Lower East Side War Memorial
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, June 11, 2026
3. Lower East Side War Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
