Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Joe Horvath

1945 – 1995

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 12, 2012

1. Joe Horvath Marker

Inscription. A long time neighborhood resident, Joe devoted his life to serving the youngsters of Hell’s Kitchen. He started as a junior counselor at PAL when only 16 years old and, except for a brief stint as an army medic, he remained connected to PAL and to the children for his entire life.

His tireless efforts led to the establishment of Duncan Center on 32nd Street. As director, he developed as recreational program that touched the livers of thousands.

For 35 years of unwavering commitment to the children of PAL, for the incalculable good he has done for the people of his community and for the enduring value of his contribution to the citizens of our city, 52nd Street between 10th and 11th Avenues has been named for Joe Horvath to commemorate his exemplary life.

Erected 1997 by REBNY Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Sports.

Location. 40° 46.009′ N, 73° 59.597′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hell's Kitchen. It is on West 52nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or

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near this postal address: 552 West 52nd Street, New York NY 10019, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Juan Alonso Community Garden & Parks (within shouting distance of this marker); DeWitt Clinton Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clinton War Memorial (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Clinton War Memorial (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named DeWitt Clinton Park (about 600 feet away); Walton Hauling & Warehouse Corporation (approx. 0.3 miles away); Aquitania (approx. 0.3 miles away); Paris (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 12, 2012

2. Joe Horvath Marker

The marker is on the right between the door and the window.

Police Athletic League, Ptl. William Duncan Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 12, 2012

3. Police Athletic League, Ptl. William Duncan Center

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,593 times since then and 162 times this year. Last updated on August 11, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 30, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.