Two Bridges in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Governor Alfred E. Smith Memorial
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 9, 2019
1. Governor Alfred E. Smith Memorial
These houses are named for Alfred Emanuel Smith 1873 – 1944
Speaker of the Assembly
Sheriff of New York County
President of the Board of Aldermen
Four times Governor of the State of New York
Nominee for Presidency of the United States
This memorial is the gift of his friends
Born and raised in this old East Side as were his father, mother, wife and five children. He worked devotedly to make it a better and a happier home for his neighbors.
Happy Warrior for the rights of humanity
He voiced the faith "the greatest privilege that can come to any man is to give himself to the nation which reared him"
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 40° 42.652′ N, 73° 59.835′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Two Bridges. Marker is on Catherine Street near Monroe Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10038, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Happy Warrior Playground in Alfred E. Smith Park (a few steps from this marker); Alfred E. Smith Playground (within shouting distance of this marker); Catherine Mall
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Also see . . . Governor Alfred E. Smith Memorial. Official NYC Parks description of the memorial. (Submitted on April 10, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 9, 2019
2. Left panels
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 9, 2019
3. Right panel
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 9, 2019
4. Rear panel
"The Sidewalks of New York"
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 9, 2019
5. Governor Alfred E. Smith Memorial and the Happy Warrior Plaground
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 10, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
