Cristoforo Colombo
THE COLUMBUS DAY SOCIETY OF HARRISON, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 500TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA BY CRISTOFORO COLOMBO, DOES HEREBY REDEDICATE THIS MONUMENT IN RECOGNITION OF HIS...
- new york
- harrison
- christopher columbus
- cristoforo colombo
- 1992
Hamilton Grange, Manhattan
NEW YORK HAMILTON GRANGE GEN. ALEXANDER HAMILTON. ONE OF THE FRAMERS OF THE CONSTITUTION, FIRST SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, BUILT THIS HOUSE IN 1802. STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 1932 Submitted by @lampbane
- new york
- manhattan
- hamilton heights
- alexander hamilton
- 1802
- 1932
Koninklijke stallen
This plaque informs that you're standing in front of the "koninklijke stallen": the royal stables. It holds a description in English: "Behind these walls are the Royal Stables, built at the...
- royalty
- den haag
- historic building
The Fred F. French Building
THE FRED F. FRENCH BUILDING THE FRED F. FRENCH BUILDING WAS CONSTRUCTED IN 1926-27 AS THE HOME OF THIS PROMINENT REAL ESTATE FIRM. DESIGNED BY THE ARCHITECTURAL FIRM OF SLOAN & ROBERTSON, IT...
- new york
- manhattan
- fred french
- 1926
- 1927
- 1993
Norwegian Memorial - Crew of the bark Prince Arthur which foundered January 2, 1903
This monument commemorates the Prince Arthur, which ran aground during a storm at 1 a.m. on Jan. 3, 1903. The Prince Arthur was commanded by an experienced captain from Larvik, Norway, named Hans...
Simpson Bros.
This plaque has been a mystery to me since I moved in across the street 6 years ago. Submitted by E.M.
- simpson bros.
- 1912
Spinoza huis
This plaque tells us that the philosopher Spinoza lived here the last years of his life, from 1671 until his death in 1677. He completed his work "Ethica" here. Submitted by Danny...
- spinoza
- philosophy
Former hospital
This plaque tells the story of three concatenated houses. The building has a front dating from1875, and the construction behind it going further back in time. It served as the 35-bed hospital...
- hospital
- doesburg
- monumental building
Former bridge "julianabrug"
This plaque tells about the brifge "julianabrug" that was here from 1931 until 1957. The bridge became too narrow for the growing traffic, and was replaced with the "oranjebrug" just north of...
- infrastructure
- disappeared bridge
Former Site of Finn Hall
FORMER SITE OF FINN HALL TYÖVÄENYHDISTYS IMATRA Worker's Association Imatra The FINNISH AID SOCIETY IMATRA was formed in 1891 as a cooperative association by the first Finnish immigrants arriving...
- new york
- brooklyn
- sunset park
- finntown
- finn hall
- finland
- finnish
- 1891
- 1907
- 1997
Agnes Murtagh
In Memory of AGNES MURTAGH Who Inspired World War II Veteran Anthony P. Fazio to Build Ramps in Harrison for the Physically Disabled, and in Gratitude to Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey For...
- new york
- harrison
- agnes murtagh
- anthony p. fazio
- nita m. lowey
In Memory of Lois and Jim
Geboortehuis (birthplace) Paus Adrianus VI
This plaque indicates the birthhouse of the only Dutch pope was born in this house in Utrecht in the year 1459. he was elected as pope in 1521, while he was not present in Rome himself. Adrian VI...
- vatican
- pope
- birthouse
- utrecht
Jon Pattengill
IN MEMORY OF JON PATTENGILL A LOYAL GUARDIAN OF THE JAY ESTATE (1953-2021)
- new york
- rye
- john jay
- jon pattengill
- 1953
- 2021
Grace's Garden
DONATED BY THE WOMEN'S CLUB OF RYE FOR GRACE'S GARDEN.
- new york
- rye
- john jay
- garden