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.
Joe Horvath. 1945 – 1995. 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.
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.
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. Marker is on West 52nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 552 West 52nd Street, New York NY 10019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The marker is on the right between the door and the window.
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 723 times since then and 21 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.
