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Allerton Avenue Bridge Plaques

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  • Two plaques on either side of road
  • Two plaques on either side of road
  • Location: East of main entrance to Botanical Gardens
  • Description: Two plaques on either side of road
  • Materials: Bronze
  • Dimensions: H: 1'8" x W: 2'6"
  • Cast: ca. 1905
  • Dedicated: 1905
  • Inscription: HENRY C. SCHRAEDER / COMMISSIONER OF PARKS / BOROUGH OF BRONX / MARTIN SCHENK / CHIEF ENGINEER / JOHN R. BRINLEY / ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER / M.J. LEAHY / CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER / 1905 /

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