Waterford in County Waterford, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Raymond T. Chandler

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

1. Raymond T. Chandler Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

(Left plaque)
[Gaeilge:]

Raymond T Chandler
Scríobhnóir
1888–1959

Agus cruthaitheoir den bhleachtaire Philip Marlowe ba mhinic é i dtigh seo a uncail agus é óg

(Right plaque)
[English:]

Raymond T. Chandler
Crime Writer
1888–1959

Creator of fictional detective Philip Marlowe resided with his uncle in this house in his childhood

Erected by Waterford Civic Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 52° 15.607′ N, 7° 6.501′ W. Marker is in Waterford, Munster, in County Waterford. It is on Peter Street west of Henrietta Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Peter Street, Waterford, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Ancient East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Condon Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Chairman's Arch (within shouting distance of this marker); Madness and Loss in WWI (within shouting distance of this marker); King John (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Olaves Church (within shouting distance of this marker); John Roberts (within shouting distance of this marker); Remains of a 15th Century Town House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Marriage That Changed History (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterford.

Also see . . . Raymond Chandler and Waterford (Derek Barry, Woolly Days).

Chandler had a close association with Waterford as his mother came from the Irish city. Both the mother and her only son spent many summers there at the turn of the 20th century, sharing a similar Waterford experience with another Irish-American writer Lafcadio Hearn...For many pre-teen and teenage years, Chandler and his mother spent every summer in Waterford.

(Submitted on June 30, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

2. Raymond T. Chandler Marker

A little detective work will help you find two markers located together on Peter Street.

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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

3. Raymond T. Chandler Marker

A view of the former home of the Thorntons, the family of Raymond Chandler's mother.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 30, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.