Bronx Post Office

Historical marker location:

558 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York

( Marker is on Grand Concourse just north of East 149th Street, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1989

Designated Landmark. New York City.

The first American chess tournament was held in New York City in 1843, and it was won by a 21-year-old named Paul Morphy.