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PARK FACT:

Nearly one mile in length, the Long Meadow is thought to be the longest stretch of unbroken meadow in any US park.

Prospect Park

General Henry Warner Slocum map_it

  • Sculptor: Frederick William MacMonnies
  • Architect: Stanford White
  • Description: Equestrian figure on pedestal embellished with relief eagle on front, four medallions (two on each side)
  • Materials: Figure, eagle, and medallions--bronze; pedestal--pink Milford granite with steps of Milford granite alternating with Green's Landing granite
  • Cast: ca. 1905
  • Dedicated: May 30, 1905
  • Foundry: E. Gruet
  • Donor: Brooklyn City Legislature

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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