Mazzei Playground

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Phillip Mazzei Flagstaff

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  • Flagstaff on base
  • Flagstaff on base
  • Location: Mace Avenue and Williamsbridge Road; Philip Mazzei Playground
  • Description: Flagstaff on base
  • Materials: Steel, granite
  • Dimensions: Diameter: 48"
  • Dedicated: May 1, 1981
  • Donor: Columbus ESCA Alliance Inc
  • Inscription: DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF / PHILIP MAZZEI / DIPLOMAT AND WRITER
    WHOSE WORDS / "ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL" / WERE INTEGRATED INTO
    THE / DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. / COLUMBUS ESCA ALLIANCE INC. /
    BRONX COUNTY / MAY 1981/

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