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Francis Lewis Plaque
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| Dedicated: | 1939 |
| Location: | Whitestone Bridge approach |
| Description: | Plaque on base of flagstaff |
| Materials: | Bronze, concrete |
| Dimensions: | H: 64" W:60" |
| Donor: | D.A.R. and other citizens |
Inscription
FRANCIS LEWIS / PARK / NAMED IN HONOR OF / FRANCIS LEWIS / SIGNER OFTHE DECLARATION / OF INDEPENDENCE AND A / RESIDENT OF WHITESTONE,
NEW YORK./
(D.A.R. SEAL)
MANTINECOCK CHAPTER, D.A.R.
AND OTHER PATRIOTIC CITIZENS
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