Flatiron District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Eternal Light Flagstaff
Madison Square Park
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
1. Eternal Light Flagstaff Marker
The massive stepped ornamental pedestal, made of Milford pink granite, is inscribed with dedicatory tributes to those who served their country in World War I, and lists also the names of significant battle sites. It was designed by Thomas Hastings (1860-1929), whose architectural firm Carrere and Hastings was responsible for many notable buildings, including the New York Public Library. The lavish decorative bronze cap at the base of the flagstaff includes garlands and rams heads, and was sculpted by Paul Wayland Bartlett (1865-1925). The monument supports a star-shaped luminaire at the top of the pole, which is intended to be lit at all times as an eternal tribute to those who paid the supreme sacrifice.
The monument was dedicated on Armistice Day, November 11, 1923, and each year is the site where the annual Veterans Day parade concludes, and official ceremonies are conducted.
Erected 2001 by City of New York Parks & Recreation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1943.
Location.
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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 are within walking distance of this marker: To Our Heroes (here, next to this marker); Young Australia League (within shouting distance of this marker); 200 Fifth Avenue Clock (within shouting distance of this marker); William H. Seward (within shouting distance of this marker); Star of Hope (within shouting distance of this marker); Fifth Avenue Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Major General William Jenkins Worth (within shouting distance of this marker); General Worth Square (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Other markers no longer nearby. Welcome to Madison Square Park! / Care for Your Park (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the New York City Pride March (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. Eternal Light Flagstaff
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
2. Marker on Broadway
2. The Eternal Light Flagstaff - Madison Square. Daytonian in Manhattan website entry (Submitted on September 4, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
3. Flagstaff in Madison Square Park
The stepped granite pedestal and bronze cap mentioned on the marker can be seen in this photo.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
4. Eternal Light Flagstaff
This photo of the flagstaff was taken from inside Madison Square Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,107 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 1, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
