Gorman Playground

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Denis P. Gorman

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Location: 30th Avenue, 84th and 85th Streets
Description: Plaque on field house wall
Materials: Bronze
Dimensions: H: 18" W: 24" D: 5/8"
Dedicated: 1964
Inscription: DENIS P. GORMAN / MEMORIAL PLAYGROUND / DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF/ AN OUTSTANDING CIVIC LEADER / FOR A LIFETIME OF UNSELFISH / DEVOTION, TIRELESS EFFORT, AND / INSPIRATIONAL GUIDANCE TO THE/ YOUTH OF OUR COMMUNITY / -1964- /

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