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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2EDT_changing-landscape-obscures-the-past_New-York-NY.html
Changing Landscape Obscures the Past. . . The African Burial Ground was labeled "Negros Buriel Ground" on the 1755 map at the right. Colonial New York laws banned African funerals in officially consecrated graveyards, prohibited gather…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2ECY_sacred-tradition-sacred-ground_New-York-NY.html
Sacred Tradition, Sacred Ground. . . The rediscovery of the burial ground revealed that Africans and their descendants buried loved ones with dignity and respect in the 17th and 18th centuries. More than 90 percent of the 419 human skeletal rema…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2ECX_africans-in-early-new-york_New-York-NY.html
Africans in Early New York. . . Africans were brought to the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam from different regions with diverse cultures, religions, and languages. In 1664 the British captured New Amsterdam and renamed it New York. Before the Ame…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2EB0_african-burial-ground_New-York-NY.html
African Burial Ground. Exploring Downtown. . The African Burial Ground was active until 1794. Within an area of not quite six acres, perhaps as many as 20,000 people were interred, mostly free or enslaved Africans. During the 18th century, one i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2E5P_woolworth-building_New-York-NY.html
Woolworth Building. Landmarks of New York. . Frank W. Woolworth, 1852-191, original president of F.W. Woolworth Co., built this "Cathedral of Commerce" of Gothic design in 1913. Cass Gilbert was architect. Its sixty stories rise 790 f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2E3C_thomas-j-mcgrath-memorial-flagpole-a-war-memorial_New-York-NY.html
Thomas J. McGrath Memorial Flagpole. . Erected by Mrs. Mary A. McGrath . In memory of her son Thomas J. McGrath . United States Coast Guard . and all who made the supreme sacrifice in World War I . and in loving thought for those who are givin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2E37_the-cross-at-ground-zero_New-York-NY.html
The Cross at Ground Zero . Founded Sept. 13, 2001 . Blessed Oct. 4, 2001 . Temporarily relocated Oct. 5, 2006 . Will return to WTC Museum . A sign of comfort for all var plainText = document.getElementById('inscription1').i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DW5_icarus_New-York-NY.html
Icarus. . . A Bronze by Roy Shinin . (Cast 1976, Vila Foundry, Spain) . . Young Icarus of Greek mythology acquired, used and abused knowledge and caused his own demise. . . This bronze Icarus stands as both a warning and a hope. Today man c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DRT_st-johns-university-manhattan-campus-9-11-memorial_New-York-NY.html
St. John's University Manhattan Campus 9/11 Memorial. . In the days following the tragic events of September 11, 2001, this site, St. John's University Manhattan campus, played a vital role in the rescue and recovery effort at the World Trade Cent…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2DKJ_foley-square-c-1800_New-York-NY.html
Foley Square c. 1800. . . Foley Square c. 1800 consists of a central medallion surrounded by four segments of three medallions. . . Central medallion: Map of Foley Square c. 1800 . Around the perimeter: We hold these truths to be self-evident…
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