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Marine Heroes Tablet
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| Dedicated: | ca. 1950 |
| Location: | West 93rd Street |
| Description: | Tablet |
| Materials: | Original plaque--bronze; Original plinth--concrete; replacement tablet--granite |
| Dimensions: | Original plaque H: 10" W: 1'2" |
| Donor: | Marine Corps Fathers' Association of New York |
| Cast: | ca. 1950 |
Inscription
1) original plaque: "IN MEMORY OF / OUR / MARINE HEROES / MARINE CORPS / FATHERS ASSOCIATION / OF NEW YORK"2) replacement tablet: "IN MEMORY OF / OUR MARINE HEROES /---/ MARINE CORPS FATHERS' ASS'N. / OF NEW YORK"
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Know Before You Go
The 79th Street Boat Basin is closed and is anticipated to reopen in 2028.
Related inquiries may be sent to boatbasin@parks.nyc.gov
Related inquiries may be sent to boatbasin@parks.nyc.gov
The 79th Street Boat Basin marina is currently closed. No vessel dockage, moorage, anchorage or launch services are available. The marina will be dredged and reconstructed to modern codes and standards. The marina is anticipated to reopen in 2028.
Related inquiries may be sent to boatbasin@parks.nyc.gov
Related inquiries may be sent to boatbasin@parks.nyc.gov
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