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Liberty Island in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Joseph Pulitzer

(1847 – 1911 )

 
 
Joseph Pulitzer Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
1. Joseph Pulitzer Marker
Inscription.
As publisher of the New York World newspaper, this Hungarian immigrant conducted the editorial crusade that popularized the American Pedestal Fund Campaign. His last will and testament established the Pulitzer prizes for achievement in journalism, literature, music and art.

The Bender Foundation for the Bender Family
Howard and Sondra Bender
Philip Rathner – Sculptor

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, MusicMan-Made Features.
 
Location. 40° 41.393′ N, 74° 2.68′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is on Liberty Island. Marker is located on Liberty Island, near the rear of the Statue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Emma Lazarus (here, next to this marker); Alexandre Gustave Eiffel (here, next to this marker); Edouard Rene De Laboulaye (here, next to this marker); Frederic Auguste Bartholdi (here, next to this marker); The New Colossus (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Island (within shouting distance of this marker); Cornerstone of the Statue of Liberty Pedestal
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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Wood (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
 
Joseph Pulitzer Sculpture and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
2. Joseph Pulitzer Sculpture and Marker
Joseph Pulitzer Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
3. Joseph Pulitzer Marker
Joseph Pulitzer Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
4. Joseph Pulitzer Marker
Joseph Pulitzer is one of several markers found next to the Statue of Liberty. It can se seen here on the left.
Statue of Liberty image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
5. Statue of Liberty
The Statue is seen here atop the pedestal that Joseph Pulitzer help raise funds to construct.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 623 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 25, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.

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