Bloomingdale in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Firemen’s Memorial
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 29, 2012
1. Firemen’s Memorial Marker
the Fire Department
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To the men of the Fire Department
of the City of New York
who died at the call of duty
Soldiers in a war that never ends
This memorial is dedicated
by the people of a grateful city
Erected MCMXII
Erected 1912 by People of New York City.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Heroes.
Location. 40° 47.917′ N, 73° 58.394′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Bloomingdale. Marker is at the intersection of Riverside Drive and W 100th Street, on the right when traveling north on Riverside Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10025, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fire Horses (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Firemen’s Memorial (a few steps from this marker); John Merven Carrere Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gershwin Family Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); 755 West End Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away); Humphrey DeForest Bogart (approx.
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Also see . . . The Firemen's Memorial - Riverside Park at 100th Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 29, 2012
2. Back of Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 29, 2012
3. Firemen’s Memorial
The sculpture of "sacrifice" appears on the north side of the Firemen’s Memorial.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 29, 2012
4. Firemen’s Memorial
The sculpture on the south side of the Firemen's Memorial depicts "Duty."
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 29, 2012
5. Firemen’s Memorial
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 29, 2012
6. Firemen’s Memorial
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 29, 2012
7. Firemen’s Memorial Plaque
The bronze plaque on the monument contains a bas-relief of horses carrying a fire wagon to the scene of a fire.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 560 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 30, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
