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NYC Parks Monuments

This data is table of monuments that is maintained by NYC Parks. Prior to being stored electronically the original data was stored on index cards dating back to the 1940s. The database is updated periodically to include new monuments, and information updated for existing monuments. For questions about the dataset please contact Parks’ Art & Antiquities division at (212) 360-8143.

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The East Flatbush People's Museum of Love and Wonder - The Dreaming Vessel
Name: The East Flatbush People's Museum of Love and Wonder - The Dreaming Vessel • Number: 2265 • Parkprop: Y
Name
The East Flatbush People's Museum of Love and Wonder - The Dreaming Vessel
Number
2265
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Brooklyn
Parknumber
B250
Commboard
17.0
Council
45.0
Location
Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center - Second Floor
Extant
Y
Dedicated
02/10/2026
Cast
2025
Descrip
Figure made of handblown glass vessels containing written dreams donated by community members
Dimen
Cabinet: 60"W x 48"L x 96"H
Materials
Handblown glass, aluminumn, paper, leaded glass
Fabricator
Iron Maiden Studios, vanessa german studios
Sculptor
vanessa german
Donor
DCLA Percent for Art
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Cost
full commission amount: $787,917
Categories
Abstract
The East Flatbush People's Museum of Love and Wonder - We Are All Here Together
Name: The East Flatbush People's Museum of Love and Wonder - We Are All Here Together • Number: 2266 • Parkprop: Y
Name
The East Flatbush People's Museum of Love and Wonder - We Are All Here Together
Number
2266
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Brooklyn
Parknumber
B250
Commboard
17.0
Council
45.0
Location
Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center - Second Floor
Extant
Y
Dedicated
02/10/2026
Cast
2025
Descrip
24 gemstone busts
Dimen
Cabinet: 93.5"L x 10.5"W x 98"H
Materials
gems, semi-precious stones, cut-glass, mixed media
Fabricator
New Project, vanessa german studios
Sculptor
vanessa german
Donor
DCLA Percent for Art
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Cost
full commission amount: $787,917
Categories
Abstract, Allegorical, Artist, Business Leader, Civic Leader, Athlete, Politcal Figure, Writer, Women, Composer/Musician, Educator, Juvenile, Portrait, Public Servant, Sculpture
The East Flatbush People's Museum of Love and Wonder - This Cabinet of Wonder
Name: The East Flatbush People's Museum of Love and Wonder - This Cabinet of Wonder • Number: 2267 • Parkprop: Y
Name
The East Flatbush People's Museum of Love and Wonder - This Cabinet of Wonder
Number
2267
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Brooklyn
Parknumber
B250
Commboard
17.0
Council
45.0
Location
Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center - Third Floor
Extant
Y
Dedicated
02/10/2026
Cast
2025
Descrip
Cabinet of four gemstone artworks
Dimen
Cabinet: 100"L x 8.5"W x 76.5"H
Materials
mixed media with words by Haitian-born, East Flatbush-raised writer Edwidge Danticat, and wrought iron crown Haitian-born East Flatbush resident and artist Jean Thomas
Fabricator
New Project, vanessa german studios
Sculptor
vanessa german
Donor
DCLA Percent for Art
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Cost
full commission amount: $787,917
Categories
Abstract, Juvenile, Sculpture, Portrait
The East Flatbush People's Museum of Love and Wonder - Children's Spirit House
Name: The East Flatbush People's Museum of Love and Wonder - Children's Spirit House • Number: 2268 • Parkprop: Y
Name
The East Flatbush People's Museum of Love and Wonder - Children's Spirit House
Number
2268
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Brooklyn
Parknumber
B250
Commboard
17.0
Council
45.0
Location
Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center - Third Floor Terrace
Extant
Y
Dedicated
02/10/2026
Cast
2025
Descrip
Play-sized aluminum house
Dimen
42"L x 42"W x 53.75"H
Materials
Powder-coated aluminum
Fabricator
New Project
Sculptor
vanessa german
Donor
DCLA Percent for Art
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Cost
full commission amount: $787,917
Categories
Abstract, Juvenile
Al Qalam: Poets in the Park
Name: Al Qalam: Poets in the Park • Number: 2269 • Parkprop: Y
Name
Al Qalam: Poets in the Park
Number
2269
Parkprop
Y
Parknumber
MZ25
Commboard
1.0
Council
1.0
Location
Trinity Place and Edgar Street
Extant
Y
Dedicated
2026
Cast
2025
Descrip
Sculpture and two panels with mosaic
Dimen
Sculpture: 18'3"L x 4'W x 8'H; West Bench: 56'L x 4" W x 1'9"H; East Bench: 40'L x 4"D x 1'9"H
Sponsor
Washington Street Historical Society
Materials
aluminum, ceramic, glass
Fabricator
Miotto Studios, Eventscape
Sculptor
Sara Ouhaddou
Contractor
Harder Landscaping
Name2
Little Syria
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Cost
$1.6M (approximately)
Categories
Abstract, Sculpture, Writer, Immigration, Women
Lt. Michael R. Davidson Flagstaff
Name: Lt. Michael R. Davidson Flagstaff • Number: 2270 • Parkprop: Y
Name
Lt. Michael R. Davidson Flagstaff
Number
2270
Parkprop
Y
Parknumber
Q516
Commboard
2.0
Council
26.0
Location
39th Avenue between 50th Street and 51st Street
Extant
Y
Dedicated
June 18, 2026
Cast
2026
Descrip
Granite flagpole base with mounted plaque and engraved FDNY cross.
Dimen
Base H:3' 9" W:2' 9" Plaque H:11" W:19"
Materials
Barre Granite and Bronze
Fabricator
Sprung Monuments
Architect
Christina Twomey
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
Fireman
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