Philip D'Adamo Place (Brooklyn)
Present name:Middagh St
Location:Bounded by Henry St and Hicks St
Honoree: Philip D'Adamo (1949-1984), after service in the Marine Corps, joined the NYPD in 1973 and was a member for 4 years. In 1977 he decided to join the NYFD. After training he was assigned to Ladder Company 118 in Brooklyn Heights. On December 1, 1984, he died of injuries suffered while searching for victims on the floor above the burning auditorium of St. Ann's School in Brooklyn. Ladder 118 is located on this street.
LL:1996/96