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Lieutenant Colonel George U. Harvey Memorial Plaque

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Artist:
Julio Kilenyi
Dedicated:October 7, 1946
Location:Queens Blvd between 62 Ave and 62 Rd; front lobby of rec center
Description:Square plaque with rounded upper edge
Materials:Bronze
Dimensions:H: 33.5" W: 22 1/4" D: 1"
Donor:Citizens of Queens County
Cast:ca. 1946

Inscription

1881 / 1946 / LT. COL. GEORGE U. HARVEY D.S.C. / BORN IN GALWAY, IRELAND / PRESIDENT BOROUGH OF QUEENS / 1929 - 1941 / DEDICATED BY / THE CITIZENS OF QUEENS COUNTY / OCTOBER 7, 1946 /

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