Firemen's Memorial — Attraction in New York

I just happened to come across this memorial. Never knew it was here and with my affiliation with a volunteer fire department it was nice to see. Although the monument appears to have been built (dedicated I suppose), in 1912, the monument is in beautiful shape and seems well cared for. Although it does not specifically mention it on the monument, I suspect they built this monument as a tribute, in part, to the firefighters who were tasked with fighting the Triangle Shirtwaist fire of 1911 (a year earlier) .... although I believe the site of that fire has its own plaque honoring the victims of that fire at the location of that fire.

Definitely worth a visit to this monument, at this location. It is tranquil and has seating and a fountain which makes it nice to sit there and...

This memorial to New York City's brave firemen is a beautiful tribute to those men (and their horses) who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Each year firemen from all over come here to pay their respects and place flower wreaths.

It is located at the end of West 100th Street on Riverside Drive and can be approached from several ways up stairs or directly from Riverside Drive and 100th Street.

There are a few marble benches you can sit on and the area has lots of green parks. The area is close to Riverside Park and surrounding the monument are green spaces, walking paths, and varied trees and shrubs with Hudson River views and...

A great memorial built to honor those who have sacrificed themselves for our safety. The New York Fire Department holds annual remembrances here. There is some seating near the fountain which joggers, dogwalkers and people with children frequently use. The steps face west so on a warm day the area can...