Morningside Heights in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Dewey
1859 - 1952
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 4, 2016
1. John Dewey Marker
Erected by Historic Landmarks Preservation Center.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the New York, New York City Historic Landmarks Preservation Center Cultural Medallions series list.
Location. 40° 48.323′ N, 73° 57.919′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Morningside Heights. It is at the intersection of West 112th Street and Broadway, on the right when traveling west on West 112th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 545 West 112th Street, New York NY 10025, 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: Samuel Tilden Statue (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Samuel J. Tilden (about 700 feet away); Cecil B. DeMille (about 700 feet away); Lajos Kossuth Monument (about 700 feet away); Kossuth (about 800 feet away); Morningside Heights Historic District
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Also see . . .
1. John Dewey. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on October 7, 2016.)
2. John Dewey (1859-1952). PBS "Only a Teacher" entry:
John Dewey was the most significant educational thinker of his era and, many would argue, of the 20th century. As a philosopher, social reformer and educator, he changed fundamental approaches to teaching and learning. His ideas about education sprang from a philosophy of pragmatism and were central to the Progressive Movement in schooling. In light of his importance, it is ironic that many of his theories have been relatively poorly understood and haphazardly applied over the past hundred years.... (Submitted on October 7, 2016.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 4, 2016
2. John Dewey Marker - Wide View, Looking North Across W. 112th St.
The marker is visible here just to the right of the doorway.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 4, 2016
3. John Dewey Marker - Wide View, Looking Northeast from Median on Broadway
The marker is visible here on 112th St., on the right side of the photo(click on picture to enlarge). For some, this marker locale might look familiar: it was in a show about nothing. For others, this locale might sound familiar: I am sitting
In the morning
At the diner
On the corner...
In the morning
At the diner
On the corner...
From Exploringyourmind.com, unknown
4. John Dewey
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 923 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4. submitted on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
