Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
“Lou’s On First”
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 26, 2011
1. “Lou’s On First” Marker
Costello
1906 * 1959
Erected 1992 by Greater Paterson Lou Costello Memorial Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 40° 55.041′ N, 74° 10.542′ W. Marker is in Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic County. Marker is at the intersection of Ellison Street and Cianci Street, on the left when traveling east on Ellison Street. Marker is located in Lou Costello Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paterson NJ 07501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Christopher Columbus Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Federici Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Allied Textile Printing Site (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harry B. Haines Memorial Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Overlook Park (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named The Allied Textile Printing Site (approx. ¼ mile
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More about this marker. The memorial consists of a statue of Lou Costello holding a baseball bat standing atop a granite pedestal.
Also see . . .
1. The Official Abbott & Costello Website. (Submitted on November 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Abbott and Costello’s “Who’s on First” routine on YouTube. (Submitted on November 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 26, 2011
2. “Lou’s On First” Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 26, 2011
3. Monument in Lou Costello Memorial Park
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 26, 2011
4. Closeup of Lou Costello
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 988 times since then and 136 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
