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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 IS...

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...

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.

    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 Kalkhoven...

    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 "St...

    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 this...

    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...

    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 her...

    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...

      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)

      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.

      DONATED BY THE WOMEN'S CLUB OF RYE FOR GRACE'S GARDEN.

      • new york
      • rye
      • john jay
      • garden

      The Chess Foundation

      The Chess Foundation

      The Chess Foundation

      • new york
      • rye
      • chess
      • john jay estate

      In Honor of Art and Jean Morley

        Kinne Stout

        THIS TREE WAS PLANTED IN MEMORY OF KINNE STOUT BY HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS

        THIS TREE WAS PLANTED IN MEMORY OF KINNE STOUT BY HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS

        • new york
        • manhattan
        • west village
        • kinne stout
        • tree

        Lucas A. Steinam School of Metal Working

        LUCAS A. STEINAM SCHOOL METAL WORKING BRANCH OF THE HEBREW TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

        LUCAS A. STEINAM SCHOOL METAL WORKING BRANCH OF THE HEBREW TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

        • new york
        • manhattan
        • metal working
        • school
        • hebrew techn...

        Stanley B. Tankel

        IN MEMORY OF STANLEY B. TANKEL 1923-1968 CITY PLANNER AND DESIGNER FRIEND OF THE CITY THE VILLAGE AND THE JEFFERSON MARKET LIBRARY IN APPRECIATION BY HIS FRIENDS Submitted by @lampbane

        IN MEMORY OF STANLEY B. TANKEL 1923-1968 CITY PLANNER AND DESIGNER FRIEND OF THE CITY THE VILLAGE AND THE JEFFERSON MARKET LIBRARY IN APPRECIATION BY HIS FRIENDS Submitted by @lampbane

        • new york
        • manhattan
        • library
        • nypl
        • stanley tankel
        • 1923
        • 1968

        Alex Haley (1921-1992)

        Alex Haley (1921-1992) Alexander Murray Palmer Haley lived and maintained a writing studio here. Beginning in 1963 he conducted many in-depth interviews with Malcolm X for his first book, The...

        Alex Haley (1921-1992) Alexander Murray Palmer Haley lived and maintained a writing studio here. Beginning in 1963 he conducted many in-depth interviews with Malcolm X for his first book,...

        • new york
        • manhattan
        • greenwich village
        • west village
        • alex haley
        • 1963
        • 1965
        • malcolm x
        • 1976

        Liberty Memorial Garden

        THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11TH, WE DEDICATE THIS MEMORIAL GARDEN IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HEROIC FIRST RESPONDERS AND RESCUE AND RECOVERY WORKERS OF THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW...

        THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11TH, WE DEDICATE THIS MEMORIAL GARDEN IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HEROIC FIRST RESPONDERS AND RESCUE AND RECOVERY WORKERS OF THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW...

        • new york
        • manhattan
        • downtown
        • battery park city
        • 9/11
        • september 11

        Dogwood Mudhole

        A mile to the south, the Old Natchez Trace crossed a depression in the flat, dogwood-covered ridge. After heavy rains it became almost impassable for wagons. Its name “Dogwood Mudhole” recalls the...

        A mile to the south, the Old Natchez Trace crossed a depression in the flat, dogwood-covered ridge. After heavy rains it became almost impassable for wagons. Its name “Dogwood Mudhole” recalls...