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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. 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: 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); City of Paterson (approx. ¼ mile away); “The Dublin Spring Water Boy” (approx. ¼ mile away); Great Falls of the Passaic/S.U.M. Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paterson.
Another marker is no longer nearby. The Allied Textile Printing Site (was approx. ¼ mile away
this page online
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 1,445 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
