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General Henry Warner Slocum
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| Artist: | Frederick William MacMonnies |
| Dedicated: | May 30, 1905 |
| Location: | East Plaza Street, east of Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch |
| Description: | Equestrian figure on pedestal embellished with relief eagle on front, four medallions (two on each side) |
| Architect: | Stanford White |
| Materials: | Figure, eagle, and medallions--bronze; pedestal--pink Milford granite with steps of Milford granite alternating with Green's Landing granite |
| Dimensions: | Statue H: 17' W: 4'8¾" D: 12'7¾"; Pedestal H: 11'10¾" W: 10'5¾" D: 18'4" |
| Foundry: | E. Gruet |
| Donor: | Brooklyn City Legislature |
| Cast: | ca. 1905 |
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