J. Hood Wright Park

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3000 A.D. Diffusion Piece

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  • Monolith of eight magnesium and aluminum plates with steel bolts set on steel base set in concrete pad with plaque
  • Monolith of eight magnesium and aluminum plates with steel bolts set on steel base set in concrete pad with plaque
  • Monolith of eight magnesium and aluminum plates with steel bolts set on steel base set in concrete pad with plaque
  • Monolith of eight magnesium and aluminum plates with steel bolts set on steel base set in concrete pad with plaque
  • Monolith of eight magnesium and aluminum plates with steel bolts set on steel base set in concrete pad with plaque
  • Location: Haven Avenue between West 173rd Street and West 176th Street
  • Sculptor: Tery Fugate-Wilcox
  • Description: Monolith of eight magnesium and aluminum plates with steel bolts set on steel base set in concrete pad with plaque
  • Materials: Magnesium, aluminum, steel, concrete
  • Dimensions: H: 35' W: 3' D: 1'
  • Dedicated: 1974
  • Donor: Public Arts Council and Neighborhood Action Council
  • Inscription: 3000 A. D. BY TERRY FUGATE-WILCOX / THE ALUMINUM & MAGNESIUM WILL MIX TOGETHER BY 3000 A.D

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J. Hood Wright Recreation Center
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, this center will be open on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 until 5:00 p.m. and will close on Thursday, November 28.