Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Municipal Ferry Terminal
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
1. Municipal Ferry Terminal Marker
Erected 1908-1909
by the
Department of Docks & Ferries
during the administration of
George B. McClellan
Mayor
Herman A. Metz Comptroller
Allen N. Spooner
Commissioner
Denis A. Judge Deputy Commissioner
Charles W. Staniford
Chief Engineer
Walker & Morris Snare & Triest Co.
Architects General Contractors
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 40° 42.074′ N, 74° 0.707′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is on South Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Governors Island (a few steps from this marker); American Jewish Tercentenary (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Amsterdam Plein: Five (about 600 feet away); New Amsterdam Plein: Three (about 600 feet away); New Amsterdam Plein: Four (about 600 feet away); Coast Guard Memorial (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Coast Guard Memorial (about 600 feet away); New Amsterdam Plein: Two (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
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Also see . . . Battery Maritime Building. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 21, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
2. Lower Marker
Historical Restoration
2002-2006
People involved in the restoration of the ferry terminal are listed on this plaque.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
3. Markers at the Municipal Ferry Terminal
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
4. Municipal Ferry Terminal Markers
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
5. Municipal Ferry Terminal
The markers can be seen near the center of the photo.
Photographed By Larry Gertner
6. "Love of a Poet, 1990"
In 2007, a series of markers appeared at sites considered by some to have hosted events of cultural value, such as this. Strictly temporary, they were really no more than laminated cardboard.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 350 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on December 10, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
