Greenwich Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Edward I. Koch
Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 21, 2017
1. Edward I. Koch Marker
Inscription.
Edward I. Koch. .
Edward I. Koch December 12, 1924 , February 1, 2013 2 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan. Edward Irving Koch, Mayor of New York City from 1978 through 1989, was born in The Bronx to immigrant parents. During his three terms in office, he executed twelve balanced budgets, created the largest municipal housing program in the country, and restored the spirit, and pride, of the citizens of New York City. A graduate of NYU Law School in 1948, he began his political career as a reformer, joining the Village Independent Democrats. Elected to the City Council in 1966, Congressman Koch represented the East Side of New York City in the House of Representatives from 1969 to 1978. Following his mayoralty, he became a partner at a law firm, and continued to play a role in politics. Koch wrote a weekly column for several publications, appeared regularly as a commentator on radio and television, and may be best remembered for his trademark phrase "How'm I doin'?"
Historic Landmarks Preservation Center.
Edward I. Koch
December 12, 1924 — February 1, 2013
2 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan
Edward Irving Koch, Mayor of New York City from 1978 through 1989, was born in The Bronx to immigrant parents. During his three terms in office, he executed twelve balanced budgets, created the largest municipal housing program in the country, and restored the spirit, and pride, of the citizens of New York City. A graduate of NYU Law School in 1948, he began his political career as a reformer, joining the Village Independent Democrats. Elected to the City Council in 1966, Congressman Koch represented the East Side of New York City in the House of Representatives from 1969 to 1978. Following his mayoralty, he became a partner at a law firm, and continued to play a role in politics. Koch wrote a weekly column for several publications, appeared regularly as a commentator on radio and television, and may be best remembered for his trademark phrase "How'm I doin'?"
Historic Landmarks Preservation Center
Erected by Historic Landmarks Preservation Center.
Location. 40° 43.924′ N, 73° 59.813′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Greenwich Village. Marker is at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and W. 8th Street, on the right when traveling south on Fifth Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10011, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Edward I. Koch. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on February 26, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 21, 2017
2. Edward I. Koch Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 21, 2017
3. Edward I. Koch Marker
Entrance of Two Fifth Avenue. The Edward I. Koch marker is at the right.
Photographed By Cnn, unknown
4. Edward I. Koch
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 268 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 26, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 4. submitted on April 8, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.