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List of New York City parks relating to World War I

List of New York City parks relating to World War I

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Within the city-operated parks system of New York City, there are many parks that are either named after individuals who participated in World War I or contain monuments relating to the war.

Statue at Doughboy Park, a park with a monument relating to World War I

Manhattan

The Bronx

Queens

Brooklyn

Staten Island

  • Egbert Triangle[83]
  • Levy Playground[84]
  • Hero Park[85]
  • Mahoney Playground[86]
  • DeMatti Playground[87]
  • Pleasant Plains Memorial[88]
  • White Playground[89]

References

  1. Wilson, Dr. Ross J. "New York and the First World War: Shaping an American City" Page 213
  2. "Central Park Monuments - John Purroy Mitchel : NYC Parks".
  3. Wilson, Dr. Ross J. "New York and the First World War: Shaping an American City" Page 214
  4. In memory of Lt. Joseph F. Maher “Tablets Unveiled, Graves Decorated” New York Times 5/31/1923
  5. Corporal Louis Zimmerman, killed on November 5, 1918
  6. “Harvey Will Speak at Square Dedication” Brooklyn Daily Eagle September 18, 1938
  7. Rhoades, Liz “In Time For Memorial Day, Veterans Unveil New Monument” Queens Chronicle June 2, 2005 http://www.qchron.com/editions/north/in-time-for-memorial-day-veterans-unveil-new-monument/article_fe26914f-3cdc-598b-a649-9a2c74ea385f.doc
  8. New York City Board of Aldermen Res. #190 4/25/1933

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