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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM91I_netherlands-memorial_New-York-NY.html
On the 22nd of April 1625 the Amsterdam Chamber of the West India Company decreed the establishment of Fort Amsterdam and the creation of ten adjoining farms. The purchase of the Island of Manhattan was accomplished in 1626. Thus was laid the foun…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM91F_netherlands-monument_New-York-NY.html
This monumental flagstaff commemorates the Dutch establishment of New Amsterdam and the seventeenth century European settlement that launched the modern metropolis of New York City. Designed by Dutch sculptor H.A. van den Eijnde (1869-1939), the m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM91C_walloon-settlers_New-York-NY.html
Presented to the Cityof New York by theConseil Provincial Du Hainautin memory of the Walloon settlerswho came over to American in theNieu Nederland under theinspiration ofJesse de Forest ofAvesnes then county of Hainaut,one of the XVII Provinces.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM90R_john-street-church_New-York-NY.html
The oldest continuous Methodist congregation in America, founded by Philip Embury and Barbara Heck in 1766, has served on this site since 1768. The present building, erected in 1841 and restored in 1965, is the successor to the original building e…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8ZH_the-sphere_New-York-NY.html
For three decades, this sculpture stood in the plaza of the World Trade Center. Entitled "The Sphere," it was conceived by artist Fritz Koenig as a symbol of world peace. It was damaged during the tragic events of September 11, 2001, but endures a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8ZF_john-ericsson-statue_New-York-NY.html
This 1903 statue by Jonathan Scott Hartley (1845-1912) depicts the esteemed Swedish-American engineer and inventor John Ericsson (1803-1889), who helped to revolutionize military-maritime technology with his ironclad warship, the Monitor.
Erics…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8ZC_nathan-hale_New-York-NY.html
"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."
This graceful, 13-foot standing bronze figure, sculpted by Frederick MacMonnies (1863-1937), directly faces City Hall and honors the last moments of the 21-year-old American Revol…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8YN_koster-and-bials-music-hall_New-York-NY.html
Here the Motion Picture Began On the night of April 23, 1896, on this site in Koster & Bial's Music Hall Thomas A. Edison with the "Vitascope" First projected a moving picture
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8XN_queen-elizabeth-ii_New-York-NY.html
On this spotstoodHer MajestyQueen Elizabeth IIon the occasion ofher gracious visit9 July 1976.
His Royal Highnessthe Prince Philipstood nearby.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8XM_watson-house_New-York-NY.html
This structure, now the Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, was designed by John McComb in Federal style and built about 1800 when many other mansions occupied this then fashionable thoroughfare. Of particular architectural interest i…