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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10JS_sakura-park_New-York-NY.html
? ? ? Located between Riverside Church and International House, Sakura Park owes its name to more than 2000 cherry trees delivered to parks in New York City from Japan in 1912. The word sakura means "cherry blossom" in Japanese. The cherry trees w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10IT_claremont-playground_New-York-NY.html
? ? ? Rich in history, the plain of Claremont Playground has been the site of a Revolutionary War battle, a country estate, a fashionable inn, and a children's recreation area. This was the scene of fierce combat during the Battle of Harlem Heigh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10I7_site-of-the-claremont-inn_New-York-NY.html
Erected in 1788 as a residencethe building became a publictavern before the Civil War.It was acquired by the Cityin 1878 and was operated as arestaurant until its demolitionin 1950.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10I5_new-york-city-defenses-during-the-war-of-1812_New-York-NY.html
To commemorateNew York City DefensesDuring the War of 1812
Barrier gate ? McGowan's Pass,Barrier Gate ? Manhattanville,Forts Clinton, Fish, and Haight,and three stone towers.—·—Also in honor ofMaj. Gen. Garrit Hopper Striker(…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR46_new-york-korean-war-memorial_New-York-NY.html
The four treeswest of Chaplains' Roware plantedin sacred memory ofmembers of allour armed forcesof the United Stateswho madethe supreme sacrificein the Korean War 1950in the defense of freedom.
Presented tothe City of New YorkOctober 25, 1953by…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR45_four-chaplains-memorial_New-York-NY.html
These London Plane treeswere planted in memory ofFour Chaplains of U.S. ArmyRev. George L. Fox, Chc.Rabbi Alexander D. Goode, Chc.Rev. Clark V. Poling, Chc.Rev. FatherJohn P. Washington, Chc.who, after giving their life belts totheir fellow servic…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLNI_the-amiable-child-monument_New-York-NY.html
This unique New York City monument marks the site of one of the few private graves on public land within the five boroughs. It belongs to St. Claire Pollock (the namesake of nearby St. Clair Place), a child who died on July 15, 1797 in the fifth y…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCWX_general-daniel-butterfield-statue_New-York-NY.html
Daniel Butterfield (1831-1901) was born October 31, 1831. His father John was a leader in the express mail business, and helped found the American Express Company. Butterfield graduated from Union College in 1849, and became a merchant in New York…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM871_battle-of-harlem-heights_New-York-NY.html
In grateful remembrance ofthe brave soldiersof New York, New Jersey,Connecticut, Massachusetts,Rhode Island, Pennsylvania,Maryland and Virginiawho underGeneral George Washingtonfought and died on this sitefor libertyin their country's struggleagai…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM86L_battle-of-harlem-heights_New-York-NY.html
To commemorate the Battle of Harlem Heights, won by Washington's troops on this site, September 16, 1776.Erected by the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York.