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Kimlau War Memorial
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| Artist: | Poy G. Lee |
| Dedicated: | 1961; rededicated June 2000 |
| Location: | Chatham Square, E. Broadway and Worth Street |
| Description: | Memorial arch, 2 precast benches |
| Materials: | Granite, structural steel, cement (white pebble finish) |
| Dimensions: | H: 18'9" W:16' D: 2' |
Inscription
IN MEMORY OF AMERICANS OF CHINESE / ANCESTRY WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE / DEFENSE OF FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY/ --- /[2 American Legion Medallions]
SOUTH PIER: DEDICATED / BY THE / LT. BENJ. RALPH KIMLAU / CHINESE MEMORIAL/ POST 1291 / APRIL 29, 1962 // POY C. LEE AIA / ARCHITECT // BUILT BY DE NIGRIS MONUMENT CO.
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