NYC Honorary Street Names

Meekins

Edgar Meekins Way (Staten Island)
Present name:None
Location:Intersection of Woodlawn Avenue and Fayette Avenue
Honoree: Edgar Meekins (1921-1999) served in the United States Army during WWII and was awarded three Bronze Stars for his valor in battle. After the war, he was very active with the Knights of Columbus. He was employed by Staten Island Savings Bank where he planted vegetables on the bank property and would give them to all the employees. (Matteo)
LL:2018/139


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