Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
George T. Delacorte
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
1. George T. Delacorte Marker
George T. Delacorte
June 20, 1893 May 4, 1991
Publisher and Philanthropist
Whose Many Gifts Beautify
New York City
* * * * *
The restoration of this Historic Park and Fountain
Is an Illustration of his Generosity
Bowling Green was Restored by the City of New York
In 1977 with his Assistance Under the Administration of
Abraham D. Beame, Mayor
Joseph P. Davidson, Commissioner
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is May 4, 1929.
Location. 40° 42.3′ N, 74° 0.82′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. It is on Broadway, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: Bowling Green (a few steps from this marker); Francis Makemie (within shouting distance of this marker); October 28, 1921 (within shouting distance of this marker); October 19, 1921 (within shouting distance of this marker); October 3, 1919 (within shouting distance of this marker); October 5, 1923
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. Peter Caesar Alberti (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Fort Amsterdam (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. George T. Delacorte Memorial Plaque. Official NYC Parks description. (Submitted on March 3, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Bowling Green Fountain. Official NYC Parks description. (Submitted on March 3, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. George T. Delacorte Jr. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
2. Marker in Bowling Green Park
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
3. Bowling Green Park
From Quazoo.com, unknown
4. George T. Delacorte Jr.
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 1,336 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
