NoMad in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, DD., LL.D.

Minister from 1932 - 1984

Photographed by Larry Gertner, 2008

1. Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, DD., LL.D. Marker

Inscription. From the pulpit of this venerable church, this man with matchless eloquence and person to person persuasiveness sent forth a message that circled the globe. He taught that positive thinking when applied to the power of the Christian message could not only overcome all difficulties but also bring about triumphant lives. Let all who worship here, then, be open to Dr. Peale's momentous message.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 40° 44.749′ N, 73° 59.218′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in NoMad. It is on W. 29th Street near Fifth Avenue. Marker is on the wall of the Marble Collegiate Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10016, 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: Marble Collegiate Church (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Little Church Around the Corner" (within shouting distance of this marker); Church of the Transfiguration (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Church of the Transfiguration (about 300 feet away); Lychgate Restoration (about 400 feet away); Tin Pan Alley

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(about 500 feet away); American Academy of Dramatic Arts (about 600 feet away); The Former Aberdeen Hotel (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . . Norman Vincent Peale biography. (Submitted on January 12, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, DD., LL.D. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, 2008

2. Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, DD., LL.D.

The statue is surrounded here by "Prayers for Peace" ribbons.

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, DD., LL.D., marker and statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, October 18, 2018

3. Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, DD., LL.D., marker and statue

Marble Collegiate Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, 2008

4. Marble Collegiate Church

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, DD., LL.D. Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, April 20, 2025

5. Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, DD., LL.D. Statue

The marker is located next to the statue of Dr. Peale.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, April 20, 2025

6. Marble Collegiate Church

The marker is located to the right of the entrance of Marble Collegiate Church. A second historical marker is found on the left side of the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2012, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. This page has been viewed 882 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on October 18, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on October 13, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5, 6. submitted on April 20, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.