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PARK FACT:

The Rockaway, Lenape, and Delaware Native Americans inhabited the land that is now Forest Park before the arrival of the Dutch in 1635.

Forest Park

Richmond Hill War Memorial map_it

  • Sculptor: Joseph P. Pollia
  • Architect: William van Alen
  • Description: Standing figure (over life-size) contemplates a grave marked by a cross, on integral plinth, on pedestal with plaque
  • Materials: Figure and plaque--bronze; Pedestal--Deer Isle granite
  • Cast: circa 1925
  • Dedicated: November 1925
  • Foundry: American Art Foundry, NY
  • Donor: Richmond Hill War Memorial Committee and Gold Star Mothers Association of Richmond Hill

Please note, the NAME field includes a primary designation as well as alternate namings often in common or popular usage. The DEDICATED field refers to the most recent dedication, most often, but not necessarily the original dedication date. If the monument did not have a formal dedication, the year listed reflects the date of installation.

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