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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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Boar
Name: Boar • Fileorder: Boar Fountain • Number: 126
Name
Boar
Fileorder
Boar Fountain
Number
126
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Manhattan
Parkname
Sutton Parks
Parknumber
M108P
Commboard
6.0
Council
5.0
Location
East 57th St & East River (east of Sutton Place)
Extant
Y
Dedicated
Spring 1972
Cast
ca. 1972
Descrip
Boar (life size) on pedestal with a basin
Dimen
Pedestal H: 2' W: 5'6" L: 6'10"
Sponsor
Salute to the Seasons
Materials
Boar--bronze; Pedestal--granite
Fabricator
Pedestal: A. Ottavino Corp.
Architect
Ann Butter, Levine & Blumberg
Donor
Hugh Trumbull Adams
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Cost
$6,500
Categories
Animal: other, Sculpture
Loeb Boathouse Plaque
Name: Loeb Boathouse Plaque • Fileorder: Loeb Boathouse Plaque • Number: 128
Name
Loeb Boathouse Plaque
Fileorder
Loeb Boathouse Plaque
Number
128
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Manhattan
Parkname
Central Park
Parknumber
M010
Commboard
7.0
Council
6.0
Location
Exterior wall of Loeb Boathouse, opposite The Rowers
Extant
Y
Dedicated
March 12, 1954; rededicated Spring 1968
Cast
1968
Descrip
Plaque
Dimen
H: 3'1¾" W: 2'1"
Materials
Bronze
Donor
Replacement--DPR
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Bolivar Plaza Plaque
Name: Bolivar Plaza Plaque • Fileorder: Bolivar Plaza Plaque • Number: 130
Name
Bolivar Plaza Plaque
Fileorder
Bolivar Plaza Plaque
Number
130
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Manhattan
Parkname
Central Park
Parknumber
M010
Commboard
7.0
Council
6.0
Location
Bolivar Plaza wall; Central Park South and 6th Avenue
Extant
Y
Dedicated
October 28, 1968
Descrip
Plaque
Dimen
H: 1' W: 2'
Materials
Bronze
Foundry
Guild Craft
Fabricator
Installed by D&J Sign Erectors
Donor
Bolivarian Society of the USA
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Simon Bolivar Monument
Name: Simon Bolivar Monument • Fileorder: Bolivar, Simon • Number: 132
Name
Simon Bolivar Monument
Fileorder
Bolivar, Simon
Number
132
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Manhattan
Parkname
Central Park
Parknumber
M010
Commboard
7.0
Council
6.0
Location
Central Park South and Avenue of the Americas
Extant
Y
Dedicated
April 19, 1921
Cast
1919
Descrip
Equestrian statue (heroic scale) on pedestal with four coats of arms
Dimen
Statue H: 13'6" L: 13'; Pedestal H: 20'4" L: 12'6" W: 6'1"
Sponsor
CPC
Materials
Statue and coats of arms--bronze; Pedestal--black granite (polished)
Sculptor
Sally Jane Farnham
Architect
Clarke & Rapuano
Donor
Government of Venezuela
Maintain
Y
Contractor
Central Park Conservancy
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
Sculpture, Civic Leader, Politcal Figure, Animal: equestrian, Politcal Figure
Richmond War Memorial
Name: Richmond War Memorial • Fileorder: Richmond War Memorial • Number: 136
Name
Richmond War Memorial
Fileorder
Richmond War Memorial
Number
136
Parkprop
N
Borough
Staten Island
Commboard
1.0
Council
49.0
Location
Borough Hall, south side, east of doorway
Extant
Y
Dedicated
1920
Cast
1920
Descrip
Plaque with bas-relief of draped female figure and Richmond seal
Dimen
H: 5'6" W: 3'6"
Materials
Bronze
Foundry
Jno Williams, Inc.
Sculptor
Albert Weinert
Donor
Citizens of the Borough
Maintainedbyparks
N
Cost
$1,000
Categories
War Memorial, World War I, Allegorical
Borough Hall World War I Tablets
Name: Borough Hall World War I Tablets • Fileorder: Borough Hall World War I Tablets • Number: 137
Name
Borough Hall World War I Tablets
Fileorder
Borough Hall World War I Tablets
Number
137
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Brooklyn
Parkname
Columbus Park
Parknumber
B113C
Commboard
2.0
Council
33.0
Location
In front of New York State Supreme Court Bldg, at Montague and Court Sts
Extant
Y
Descrip
4 tree markers on recessed plinths
Materials
Bronze, concrete
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
World War I, War Memorial
Bowling Green Fence Plaque
Name: Bowling Green Fence Plaque • Fileorder: Bowling Green Fence Plaque • Number: 139
Name
Bowling Green Fence Plaque
Fileorder
Bowling Green Fence Plaque
Number
139
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Manhattan
Parkname
Bowling Green
Parknumber
M007
Commboard
1.0
Council
1.0
Location
IRON FENCE, BOWLING GREEN; Broadway and Beaver Streets
Extant
Y
Dedicated
1964
Descrip
Plaque
Dimen
H: 18" W: 23"
Materials
Bronze
Donor
New York Community Trust
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
Colonial
Bowling Green Marker
Name: Bowling Green Marker • Fileorder: Bowling Green Marker • Number: 140
Name
Bowling Green Marker
Fileorder
Bowling Green Marker
Number
140
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Manhattan
Parkname
Bowling Green
Parknumber
M007
Commboard
1.0
Council
1.0
Location
South side of Bowling Green Fountain
Extant
Y
Dedicated
1938
Cast
1938
Descrip
Plaque on plinth
Dimen
Marker H 8" W: 2'6" D: 3'1"
Materials
Bronze, Milford pink granite
Fabricator
Landolt Sons, Brooklyn, NY
Donor
Gardner Osborn
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
Colonial
Bowne House Landmarks Tablet
Name: Bowne House Landmarks Tablet • Number: 141 • Parkprop: Y
Name
Bowne House Landmarks Tablet
Number
141
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Queens
Parkname
Weeping Beech Park
Parknumber
Q022
Commboard
7.0
Council
20.0
Location
FLUSHING; Bowne St. and 37th Avenue and Fox Lane
Extant
Y
Dedicated
1963
Descrip
Plaque
Donor
New York Community Trust
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
Colonial
Boy Scout's Tablet
Name: Boy Scout's Tablet • Fileorder: Boy Scout's • Number: 144
Name
Boy Scout's Tablet
Fileorder
Boy Scout's
Number
144
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Brooklyn
Parkname
Prospect Park
Parknumber
B073
Commboard
0.0
Council
39.0
Location
Top of Long Meadow
Extant
Y
Dedicated
1919
Descrip
Tablet
Materials
Bronze
Foundry
Gorham Co.
Donor
Gift
Name2
Theodore Roosevelt Tablet
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
Politcal Figure, US President
Boy and Dog
Name: Boy and Dog • Fileorder: Boy and Dog • Number: 145
Name
Boy and Dog
Fileorder
Boy and Dog
Number
145
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Brooklyn
Parkname
Prospect Park
Parknumber
B073
Commboard
0.0
Council
39.0
Location
Prospect Park Zoo; inside Education Building
Extant
Y
Dedicated
November 1867
Cast
ca. 1867
Descrip
Group of two figures (life size)
Dimen
H: 3' (approximate)
Materials
Marble
Sculptor
Karl Mueller
Donor
A.K. Gardner, M.D.
Name2
Protection to the Dumb
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
Allegorical, Animal: other, Juvenile
Arthur Brisbane Monument
Name: Arthur Brisbane Monument • Fileorder: Brisbane, Arthur • Number: 151
Name
Arthur Brisbane Monument
Fileorder
Brisbane, Arthur
Number
151
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Manhattan
Parkname
Central Park
Parknumber
M010
Commboard
7.0
Council
6.0
Location
Fifth Avenue at 101st Street
Extant
Y
Dedicated
1939
Cast
ca. 1939
Descrip
Shaft with bench beside it (all one piece) with sunken bas-relief medallion above the bench
Dimen
H: 8' W: 14'10" D: 2'10"
Sponsor
CPC
Materials
Swenson's pink granite
Sculptor
Richmond Barthe, 1901-1989
Architect
Shreve, Lamb and Harmon
Donor
Friends
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
Sculpture, Civic Leader
Broad Channel Memorial Park Plaque
Name: Broad Channel Memorial Park Plaque • Fileorder: Broad channel Memorial Park Plaque • Number: 153
Name
Broad Channel Memorial Park Plaque
Fileorder
Broad channel Memorial Park Plaque
Number
153
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Queens
Parkname
Broad Channel Park
Parknumber
Q225
Commboard
14.0
Council
32.0
Location
Crossbay Blvd., between 4th and 6th Roads
Extant
Y
Descrip
Boulder with tablet
Dimen
H: 8" W: 15"
Materials
Stone, bronze
Architect
Charles Love
Donor
Veterans of Foreign Wars of U.S.
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
War Memorial
Bronx Local Board #2 World War Memorial
Name: Bronx Local Board #2 World War Memorial • Fileorder: Bronx Local Board #2 War Memorial • Number: 158
Name
Bronx Local Board #2 World War Memorial
Fileorder
Bronx Local Board #2 War Memorial
Number
158
Parkprop
Y
Borough
the Bronx
Parkname
Graham Square
Parknumber
X023
Commboard
1.0
Council
17.0
Location
Third Avenue, Morris Avenue, and 139th Street
Extant
Y
Dedicated
ca. 1921
Cast
ca. 1920
Descrip
Fluted rostral column topped with an eagle and inscribed with honor roll, on pedestal with bronze plaque
Dimen
H: 32'2"; Pedestal W: 9'6" D: 9'6"; Plaque diameter 20" (approximate)
Materials
Column---Quincy granite; Plaque---bronze
Sculptor
Menconi Brothers
Architect
Harold M. Bowdin
Donor
Friends and neighbors of Local Board #2; Plaque--Veterans of Foreign Wars
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Cost
8200.00
Categories
Sculpture, World War I, Animal: other, War Memorial
Bronx Park Tablet
Name: Bronx Park Tablet • Fileorder: Bronx park tablet • Number: 159
Name
Bronx Park Tablet
Fileorder
Bronx park tablet
Number
159
Parkprop
Y
Borough
the Bronx
Parkname
Bronx Park
Parknumber
X002
Commboard
14.0
Council
12.0
Location
So. Blvd. at 182nd St.; St. Johns College
Extant
Y
Dedicated
1913
Descrip
Tablet
Materials
Bronze
Foundry
Tiffany Studios
Donor
Gift
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Bronx River Parkway Drive
Name: Bronx River Parkway Drive • Fileorder: Bronx river parkway drive • Number: 161
Name
Bronx River Parkway Drive
Fileorder
Bronx river parkway drive
Number
161
Parkprop
Y
Borough
the Bronx
Parkname
Bronx Park
Parknumber
X002
Commboard
14.0
Council
12.0
Location
Rosewood Playground at Magenta Street
Extant
Y
Dedicated
1925
Descrip
Stele with tablets
Dimen
Stele H: 8' W: 52" D: 20"
Materials
Granite, bronze
Architect
Charles W. Stoughton
Donor
Purchase
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Bronx River Soldier
Name: Bronx River Soldier • Fileorder: Bronx River Soldier • Number: 162
Name
Bronx River Soldier
Fileorder
Bronx River Soldier
Number
162
Parkprop
Y
Borough
the Bronx
Parkname
Varian House Park
Parknumber
X215
Commboard
7.0
Council
11.0
Location
North of Valentine-Varian House
Extant
Y
Dedicated
August 21, 1970
Cast
ca. 1890
Descrip
Standing figure (life size) on plinth on pedestal
Materials
Figure--granite; Cast stone replacement pedestal and plinth
Sculptor
John Grignola
Donor
John B. Lazzarri
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
Civil War, War Memorial
Bronx Victory Memorial
Name: Bronx Victory Memorial • Fileorder: Bronx Victory Memorial • Number: 163
Name
Bronx Victory Memorial
Fileorder
Bronx Victory Memorial
Number
163
Parkprop
Y
Borough
the Bronx
Parkname
Pelham Parkway
Parknumber
X039
Commboard
11.0
Council
13.0
Location
Pelham Parkway and Eastern Boulevard
Extant
Y
Dedicated
September 24, 1933
Cast
1933
Descrip
Corinthian column surmounted by standing figure (heroic scale), on pedestal with four-corner extensions bearing urns; fronted by right and left base elements each with a bas-relief; terrace with steps at front has six urns
Dimen
Column H: 75'; Figure H: 18'; Pedestal H: 18' W: 50' D: 27'; Terrace H: 3' W: 164' x D: 82'
Materials
Column--Cordova Texas limestone; Figure--bronze; Bas-reliefs--limestone; 4 urns--limestone; 2 urns--terra cotta
Sculptor
Belle Kinney, Leopold F. Scholz
Architect
John J. Sheridan
Donor
Public subscription
Name2
Pelham Parkway World War Memorial; Bronx County War Memorial
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
World War I, War Memorial
Bronx Victory Memorial
Name: Bronx Victory Memorial • Fileorder: Bronx Victory Memorial • Number: 164
Name
Bronx Victory Memorial
Fileorder
Bronx Victory Memorial
Number
164
Parkprop
Y
Borough
the Bronx
Parkname
Mosholu Parkway
Parknumber
X033
Commboard
7.0
Council
11.0
Location
Mosholu Parkway & Marion Avenue
Extant
Y
Dedicated
November 11, 1925
Cast
1925
Descrip
Group of two figures (life size) with eagle with integral plinth, on pedestal
Dimen
Group H: 7'; Pedestal H: 6'6"
Sponsor
MAS
Materials
Bronze, Rockport and Deer Isle granite
Sculptor
Jerome Connor
Architect
A.S. Waldreaon
Donor
Bronx Victory Memorial Association
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
World War I, War Memorial
Brookland Ferry Landing
Name: Brookland Ferry Landing • Fileorder: Brookland Ferry Landing • Number: 165
Name
Brookland Ferry Landing
Fileorder
Brookland Ferry Landing
Number
165
Parkprop
N
Borough
Brooklyn
Parknumber
B431
Commboard
2.0
Council
33.0
Location
Fulton Ferry Landing
Extant
Y
Dedicated
1929
Descrip
Tablet on boulder
Dimen
H: 20" W: 30" D: ¾" Rosette D: 1 1/25"
Materials
Bronze
Donor
Brooklyn Bridge Plaza Association
Name2
Washington's Retreat from Long Island, Revolutionary War Memorial
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
Revolutionary War, War Memorial
Brooklyn Korean War Veterans Plaza
Name: Brooklyn Korean War Veterans Plaza • Fileorder: Brooklyn Korean War Veterans Plaza • Number: 175
Name
Brooklyn Korean War Veterans Plaza
Fileorder
Brooklyn Korean War Veterans Plaza
Number
175
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Brooklyn
Parkname
S. Parkes Cadman Plaza
Parknumber
B113A
Commboard
2.0
Council
33.0
Location
Fulton and Tillary Streets
Extant
Y
Dedicated
November 11, 1992
Cast
1992
Descrip
Plaza, gate with three steps and wheelchair ramp, flagstaff on base, benches
Dimen
Flagstaff H: 37'
Materials
Gate and flagstaff base--granite; Steps and wheelchair ramp--concrete
Fabricator
A. Ottavino Corp.
Architect
George P. Vellonakis
Donor
Korean War Memorial Committee
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
Korean War, War Memorial
Brooklyn War Memorial
Name: Brooklyn War Memorial • Fileorder: Brooklyn War Memorial • Number: 177
Name
Brooklyn War Memorial
Fileorder
Brooklyn War Memorial
Number
177
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Brooklyn
Parkname
S. Parkes Cadman Plaza
Parknumber
B113A
Commboard
2.0
Council
33.0
Location
Fulton and Tillary Streets
Extant
Y
Dedicated
1951
Cast
ca. 1951
Descrip
Building adorned by two large figures (heroic scale), one at either end of front façade
Dimen
Each figure H: 24'
Materials
Limestone
Sculptor
Charles Keck
Architect
Eggers and Higgins
Donor
Contributions by firms and individuals
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
World War II, War Memorial
Bill Brown Post Memorial
Name: Bill Brown Post Memorial • Fileorder: Brown, Bill Post Memorial • Number: 179
Name
Bill Brown Post Memorial
Fileorder
Brown, Bill Post Memorial
Number
179
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Brooklyn
Parkname
Bill Brown Memorial Playground
Parknumber
BZ12
Commboard
15.0
Council
48.0
Location
East 22nd and 23rd Streets, Avenue Z, and Jerome Avenue; Sheepshead Bay
Extant
Y
Dedicated
November 18,1986
Descrip
Large boulder with rough-hewn finish; incised inscription with bronze rosettes
Materials
Granite and bronze
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
World War I, Soldier, War Memorial
Zion Park War Memorial
Name: Zion Park War Memorial • Fileorder: Zion Park War Memorial • Number: 182
Name
Zion Park War Memorial
Fileorder
Zion Park War Memorial
Number
182
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Brooklyn
Parkname
Zion Park
Parknumber
B116
Commboard
16.0
Council
41.0
Location
Pitkin and East New York Avenues, Legion Street
Extant
Y
Dedicated
November 1, 1925
Cast
ca. 1925
Descrip
Wall, higher central section has bas-relief of winged female warrior; two side sections incised with names; on a raised platform, steps; bannisters have medallions, eagle, proper left, star of David, proper right; plaque
Dimen
H: 13' W: 20'8" D: 3'10"
Sponsor
MAS
Materials
Bas-relief--Indiana limestone; Plaque--bronze
Sculptor
Charles Cary Rumsey
Architect
Henry Beaumont Herts
Donor
Citizens Memorial Committee and others
Name2
Brownsville Memorial
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Cost
20000.00
Categories
Sculpture, World War I, War Memorial
John T. Brush Stairway
Name: John T. Brush Stairway • Fileorder: brush, john t. stairway • Number: 184
Name
John T. Brush Stairway
Fileorder
brush, john t. stairway
Number
184
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Manhattan
Parkname
Highbridge Park
Parknumber
M037
Commboard
12.0
Council
7.0
Location
Edgecombe Avenue and 158th Street
Extant
Y
Descrip
Letters set into first landing
Materials
Bronze, concrete
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
Athlete
William Cullen Bryant
Name: William Cullen Bryant • Fileorder: Bryant, William Cullen • Number: 189
Name
William Cullen Bryant
Fileorder
Bryant, William Cullen
Number
189
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Manhattan
Parkname
Bryant Park
Parknumber
M008
Commboard
5.0
Council
3.0
Extant
Y
Dedicated
October 24, 1911
Cast
1911
Descrip
Seated figure (over life-size) with intrgral plinth on a pedestal under an archiform canopy, with a large urn and a balustrade at either side
Dimen
Figure H: 6' W: 3'6"; Canopy H: 30'
Sponsor
Bryant Park
Materials
Bronze, marble
Foundry
Gorham Company
Sculptor
Herbert Adams
Architect
Thomas Hastings, Carrere and Hastings
Donor
Century Association
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
Sculpture, Writer
Peace Form One
Name: Peace Form One • Fileorder: Peace Form One • Number: 195
Name
Peace Form One
Fileorder
Peace Form One
Number
195
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Manhattan
Parkname
Ralph J. Bunche Park
Parknumber
M203B
Commboard
6.0
Council
4.0
Location
First Avenue at 43rd Street
Extant
Y
Dedicated
September 15, 1980
Cast
1980
Descrip
Tall obelisk with variegated surface on a pentagonal base; plaque
Dimen
Obelisk H: 50'; Base W: 21'4"
Materials
Obelisk--stainless steel; Base--bronze; Paving--bluestone
Fabricator
Lippincott, Inc., North Haven, CT
Sculptor
Daniel La Rue Johnson
Donor
Phelps-Stokes Fund
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
Sculpture, Public Servant, Civic Leader
Frances Hodgson Burnett Memorial Fountain
Name: Frances Hodgson Burnett Memorial Fountain • Fileorder: Burnett, Frances Hodgson • Number: 196
Name
Frances Hodgson Burnett Memorial Fountain
Fileorder
Burnett, Frances Hodgson
Number
196
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Manhattan
Parkname
Central Park
Parknumber
M010
Commboard
7.0
Council
6.0
Location
Southern end of Conservatory Garden
Extant
Y
Dedicated
1936
Cast
1926
Descrip
Standing girl figure and reclining boy figure on pedestal; tablet in pavement
Dimen
Group H: 6'5" W: 3'8" D: 1' 11''; Pedestal H: 2'11" W: 3'6" D: 1' 11"
Sponsor
CPC
Materials
Figures--bronze; Pedestal---Milford pink granite; Tablet--slate
Foundry
Roman Bronze Works
Sculptor
Bessie (Onahotema) Potter Vonnoh
Architect
Aymar Embury II
Donor
Frances Hodgson Burnett Memorial Committee
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
Sculpture, Literary Character, Juvenile, Writer, Women
Robert Burns
Name: Robert Burns • Fileorder: Burns, Robert • Number: 197
Name
Robert Burns
Fileorder
Burns, Robert
Number
197
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Manhattan
Parkname
Central Park
Parknumber
M010
Commboard
7.0
Council
6.0
Location
South end of Literary Walk
Extant
Y
Dedicated
October 2, 1880
Cast
ca. 1880
Descrip
Seated figure (over life-size) with scroll and plough at feet, on pedestal
Dimen
H: 14'10" W: 10' D: 10'
Sponsor
CPC
Materials
Figure--bronze; Pedestal--brick core topped and faced with granite
Sculptor
Sir John Steell
Donor
Scottish-Americans
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
Sculpture, Writer
Bushwick-Ridgewood Memorial
Name: Bushwick-Ridgewood Memorial • Fileorder: Bushwick-Ridgewood Memorial • Number: 201
Name
Bushwick-Ridgewood Memorial
Fileorder
Bushwick-Ridgewood Memorial
Number
201
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Brooklyn
Parkname
Heisser Square Park
Parknumber
B045
Commboard
4.0
Council
34.0
Location
Knickerbocker and Myrtle Aves, Bleecker St
Extant
Y
Dedicated
November 20, 1921
Cast
1919
Descrip
Doughboy figure with integral plinth, on pedestal, tablet set in ground at proper right
Dimen
Figure H: 6'4½"; Pedestal H: 5' W: 2'8" D: 3'; Tablet L: 1'6" W: 1'6" (approximate)
Materials
Figure--bronze; Pedestal--Westerly granite
Sculptor
Pietro Montana
Architect
Giles Greene Pollard
Donor
Bushwick-Ridgewood Citizens
Contractor
Conservation Solutions
Name2
Heisser Square War Memorial; The Doughboy
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Cost
$7,000
Categories
Sculpture, World War I, War Memorial
General Daniel Butterfield
Name: General Daniel Butterfield • Fileorder: Butterfield, Daniel • Number: 202
Name
General Daniel Butterfield
Fileorder
Butterfield, Daniel
Number
202
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Manhattan
Parkname
Sakura Park
Parknumber
M087
Commboard
9.0
Council
9.0
Location
Riverside Drive at 122 Street
Extant
Y
Dedicated
February 23,1918
Cast
1917
Descrip
Standing figure (over life size) on rock on pedestal
Dimen
H: 15'4" D: 3'3"
Materials
Bronze, Deer Isle granite
Foundry
Gorham Company
Sculptor
Gutzon Borglum
Architect
Ludlow and Peabody
Donor
Estate of Julia L. Butterfield
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
Sculpture, Composer/Musician, Civil War, Soldier, War Memorial
Cactus Couple
Name: Cactus Couple • Fileorder: Cactus Couple • Number: 204
Name
Cactus Couple
Fileorder
Cactus Couple
Number
204
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Manhattan
Parkname
Central Park
Parknumber
M010
Commboard
7.0
Council
6.0
Location
Arsenal South Roof, center of roof beside planter banquette
Extant
Y
Dedicated
January 16, 1990
Cast
1985
Descrip
Two forms, one tall and one ball-shaped, on base supported by low box
Dimen
Tall form H: 4'6" Diameter: 8"; Ball-shaped form H: 1'6" Diameter: 8"; Weight: 1,700 pounds (approximate)
Materials
Forms--serpentine marble (nubs unpolished); Base--white marble (unpolished) and Formica; Box--wood
Sculptor
Thea Tewi
Donor
Thea Tewi
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Cost
$25,000
Categories
Sculpture
Canadian Burr Oak
Name: Canadian Burr Oak • Fileorder: canadian burr oak • Number: 209
Name
Canadian Burr Oak
Fileorder
canadian burr oak
Number
209
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Manhattan
Parkname
City Hall Park
Parknumber
M013
Commboard
1.0
Council
1.0
Location
CITY HALL, MAYOR'S LAWN
Extant
Y
Dedicated
April 28, 1967
Descrip
Tree marker
Dimen
H: 6" W: 10"
Materials
Bronze
Donor
Gift of Canada
Maintainedbyparks
Y
War Cannon
Name: War Cannon • Fileorder: cannon, war two (2) • Number: 211
Name
War Cannon
Fileorder
cannon, war two (2)
Number
211
Parkprop
N
Borough
Manhattan
Parkname
Roger Morris Park
Parknumber
M073
Commboard
12.0
Council
7.0
Location
Returned to Watervliet, NY
Extant
L
Descrip
Two iron cannons
Dimen
L: 10'2"
Materials
Iron
Sculptor
Made by I. & P. Verbruggen
Maintainedbyparks
N
Categories
Civil War
John Merven Carrere Memorial
Name: John Merven Carrere Memorial • Fileorder: carrere, john merven memorial • Number: 215
Name
John Merven Carrere Memorial
Fileorder
carrere, john merven memorial
Number
215
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Manhattan
Parkname
Riverside Park
Parknumber
M071
Commboard
7.0
Council
6.0
Location
Riverside Drive at 99th Street
Extant
Y
Dedicated
1919
Descrip
Architectural terrace
Dimen
H: 2'6" W: 4'2"
Materials
Milford pink granite
Architect
Thomas Hastings
Donor
Gift
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Carroll Park Memorial
Name: Carroll Park Memorial • Fileorder: Carroll Park Memorial • Number: 217
Name
Carroll Park Memorial
Fileorder
Carroll Park Memorial
Number
217
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Brooklyn
Parkname
Carroll Park
Parknumber
B019
Commboard
6.0
Council
39.0
Location
Smith, Carroll, and President Streets
Extant
Y
Dedicated
June 1921
Cast
1920
Descrip
Stele on plinth on step; stele with bas-reliefs on north and south sides, and plaques on east and west sides
Dimen
Total H: 18' W: 10'5" D: 8'6"; Bas-reliefs H: 10'10" W: 4' (approximate)
Materials
Stele, plinth and step--granite; Bas-reliefs and plaques--bronze
Sculptor
Eugene H. Morahan
Architect
Gordon Pike
Donor
Eighth Assembly District Memorial Committee
Name2
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
Sculpture, World War I, War Memorial
Mrs. Catherine I. Carroll
Name: Mrs. Catherine I. Carroll • Fileorder: carroll, mrs. catherine j. • Number: 218
Name
Mrs. Catherine I. Carroll
Fileorder
carroll, mrs. catherine j.
Number
218
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Brooklyn
Parkname
Metropolitan Pool and Public Bath
Parknumber
B085
Commboard
1.0
Council
34.0
Location
Located to the left up the entrance, in the stairwell one flight up.; Bedford Avenue and North First Street
Extant
Y
Dedicated
1927
Descrip
Tablet
Materials
Bronze, stone
Foundry
American Art Foundry
Sculptor
Pietro Montana
Donor
Gift of Friends
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Cost
2000.00
Categories
Sculpture, Women, Civic Leader
John Cashmore Marker
Name: John Cashmore Marker • Fileorder: Cashmore, John • Number: 220
Name
John Cashmore Marker
Fileorder
Cashmore, John
Number
220
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Brooklyn
Parkname
Columbus Park
Parknumber
B113C
Commboard
2.0
Council
33.0
Location
To the right of entrance to New York State Supreme Court Bldg., at Montague and Court Sts.
Extant
Y
Dedicated
1965
Cast
ca. 1965
Descrip
Ornamented stele with affixed ornaments on base
Dimen
H: 10' W: 6' D: 2'
Materials
Stele--black granite (polished); Base--limestone; Ornaments--bronze; Lettering--gilded
Donor
Citizens of Brooklyn
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
Public Servant, Politcal Figure
Catholic War Veterans Square
Name: Catholic War Veterans Square • Fileorder: catholic war veterans square • Number: 221
Name
Catholic War Veterans Square
Fileorder
catholic war veterans square
Number
221
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Queens
Parkname
Catholic War Veterans Square
Parknumber
Q148
Commboard
10.0
Council
28.0
Location
Rockaway Blvd., 122nd St., 112 Avenue
Extant
Y
Descrip
Carved cross on base
Materials
Granite, concrete
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
War Memorial
Central Park Tablet
Name: Central Park Tablet • Fileorder: central park tablet • Number: 226
Name
Central Park Tablet
Fileorder
central park tablet
Number
226
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Manhattan
Parkname
Central Park
Parknumber
M010
Commboard
7.0
Council
6.0
Location
Exterior of Arsenal Building, ground floor
Extant
Y
Dedicated
1965; Installed June 1967
Descrip
Tablet
Dimen
H: 16 ½" W: 18"
Materials
Bronze
Donor
National Park Service
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Cespino-Russo Post Plaque
Name: Cespino-Russo Post Plaque • Fileorder: cespino-russo post plaque • Number: 227
Name
Cespino-Russo Post Plaque
Fileorder
cespino-russo post plaque
Number
227
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Staten Island
Parkname
Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach
Parknumber
R046
Commboard
2.0
Council
50.0
Location
Sand Lane and Seaside Blvd., South Beach
Extant
Y
Descrip
Tablet on plinth and flagstaff
Dimen
Tablet H: 17¾" W: 12"; Plinth H: 11" W: 22" D: 20"
Materials
Bronze, granite
Donor
Cespino-Russo Post No. 1544, American Legion
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
World War II, War Memorial
Peter Chappetto Flagstaff
Name: Peter Chappetto Flagstaff • Fileorder: chapetto, peter flagstaff • Number: 228
Name
Peter Chappetto Flagstaff
Fileorder
chapetto, peter flagstaff
Number
228
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Queens
Parkname
Peter Chappetto Memorial Square
Parknumber
Q066H
Commboard
1.0
Council
22.0
Location
Hoyt Ave, 21st and 23rd Streets, Astoria
Extant
Y
Dedicated
1949
Descrip
Tablet attached to base of flagstaff
Dimen
Tablet H: 8" W: 10"; Base H: 48" W: 27" D: 27"
Materials
Bronze, cast stone
Donor
Friends
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
World War II
Chaplains Memorial
Name: Chaplains Memorial • Fileorder: chaplains memorial • Number: 229
Name
Chaplains Memorial
Fileorder
chaplains memorial
Number
229
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Manhattan
Parkname
Riverside Park
Parknumber
M071
Commboard
9.0
Council
9.0
Location
121st Street and Riverside Drive; in grassy triangle south of Grant's Tomb
Extant
Y
Dedicated
1950
Descrip
Tablet on plinth
Dimen
H: 24" W: 18"
Materials
Bronze, granite
Donor
Daughters of the Defenders of the Republic
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
World War II
Chelsea Park Memorial (Doughboy)
Name: Chelsea Park Memorial (Doughboy) • Fileorder: Chelsea Park Memorial • Number: 232
Name
Chelsea Park Memorial (Doughboy)
Fileorder
Chelsea Park Memorial
Number
232
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Manhattan
Parkname
Chelsea Park
Parknumber
M011
Commboard
4.0
Council
3.0
Location
9th Avenue between 27th and 28th Streets
Extant
Y
Dedicated
April 7, 1921
Cast
1921
Descrip
Standing figure with integral plinth, on pedestal against integral backing wall
Dimen
H: 14'3" W: 8' D: 5'6"
Materials
Figure--bronze; Pedestal and wall--Deer Isle granite
Foundry
Roman Bronze Works, New York
Sculptor
Philip Martiny
Architect
Charles R. Lamb
Donor
Chelsea Memorial Committee
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
Sculpture, World War I, War Memorial, World War I
Chinese Tablet
Name: Chinese Tablet • Fileorder: chinese tablet (grant's tomb) • Number: 244
Name
Chinese Tablet
Fileorder
chinese tablet (grant's tomb)
Number
244
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Manhattan
Parkname
Riverside Park
Parknumber
M071
Commboard
9.0
Council
9.0
Location
Riverside Drive, north of Grant's Tomb
Extant
Y
Dedicated
May 1897
Descrip
Tablet on plinth
Dimen
H: 2'2" W: 2'5"
Materials
Bronze, Westerly granite (polished)
Donor
Gift of Li Hung-Chang
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Unionport Memorial
Name: Unionport Memorial • Fileorder: church square monument • Number: 246
Name
Unionport Memorial
Fileorder
church square monument
Number
246
Parkprop
Y
Borough
the Bronx
Parkname
Church Square
Parknumber
X012
Commboard
9.0
Council
11.0
Location
Castle Hill Avenue, Watson Avenue, Cross Bronx Expressway
Extant
Y
Descrip
Eternal light on round stele
Dimen
Stele H: 8' D: 5'; Light H: 2'
Materials
Granite and bronze
Fabricator
Lavery Granite Co.
Donor
Public subscription, People of Unionport
Name2
Church Square Monument
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Cost
$3300
Categories
World War I, War Memorial
City Employees War Memorial
Name: City Employees War Memorial • Fileorder: City Employees War Memorial • Number: 250
Name
City Employees War Memorial
Fileorder
City Employees War Memorial
Number
250
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Manhattan
Parkname
Central Park
Parknumber
M010
Commboard
7.0
Council
6.0
Location
West of north end of Mall, opposite Naumberg Bandshell
Extant
Y
Dedicated
1926
Cast
ca 1926
Descrip
Flagstaff supported by sleeve ornamented with leaves and ending in four medallions in relief and four standing eagles with outspread wings, on pedestal
Dimen
Sleeve H: 4'11" W: 3'2" D: 3'2"; Pedestal H: 6'1" W: 7'6" D: 7'6"
Sponsor
CPC
Materials
Flagstaff--iron; Sleeve--bronze; Pedestal--Deer Isle granite
Sculptor
Georg John Lober
Architect
Otto Langman
Donor
Mrs. Charles Augustine Robinson
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Cost
$14,000
Categories
Sculpture, War Memorial, Public Servant
City Island World War Memorial
Name: City Island World War Memorial • Fileorder: city island world war memorial • Number: 253
Name
City Island World War Memorial
Fileorder
city island world war memorial
Number
253
Parkprop
Y
Borough
the Bronx
Parkname
City Island Park
Parknumber
X107
Commboard
10.0
Council
13.0
Location
City Island Avenue and Hawkins Street
Extant
Y
Descrip
Plaque on stele
Dimen
H: 51" W: 25 ½" D: 1"d
Materials
Bronze, granite
Donor
Women's Auxiliary of Leonard H. Hawkins Post No. 156, American Legion
Name2
Leonard H. Hawkins Memorial
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
World War I, War Memorial
City Island WW II Memorial
Name: City Island WW II Memorial • Number: 254 • Parkprop: N
Name
City Island WW II Memorial
Number
254
Parkprop
N
Borough
the Bronx
Commboard
10.0
Council
13.0
Location
CITY ISLAND; City Island Avenue and Sutherland Street
Extant
Y
Descrip
One vertical stele w. plaque; two horiz. steles with plaques; flagstaff w. sign
Dimen
18"h x 24"w
Materials
Bronze, granite, wood
Foundry
International Bronze Tablet Company, Inc., New York, NY
Donor
Leonard H. Hawkins Post No. 156, American Legion
Maintainedbyparks
Y
Categories
War Memorial, World War II
Civil Engineers Plaque
Name: Civil Engineers Plaque • Fileorder: civil engineers plaque • Number: 259
Name
Civil Engineers Plaque
Fileorder
civil engineers plaque
Number
259
Parkprop
Y
Borough
Manhattan
Parkname
City Hall Park
Parknumber
M013
Commboard
1.0
Council
1.0
Location
South of Chambers Street
Extant
Y
Dedicated
May 1981
Descrip
Plaque on plinth
Dimen
H: 15 ¼" W: 24 ¼"
Materials
Bronze, granite,
Foundry
J.J. Kassmer and Company
Architect
American Society of Civil Engineers and D. Levine of J.J. Kassmer Co.
Donor
American Society of Civil Engineers
Maintainedbyparks
Y
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