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Metropolitan Pool Tablet
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| Dedicated: | 1922 |
| Location: | Metropolitan and Bedford Avenues |
| Description: | Tablet with incised letters |
| Architect: | Henry Bacon |
| Materials: | Marble (polished) |
| Dimensions: | H: 46" W: 39" |
| Fabricator: | Nugent Construction Corp. |
| Donor: | Purchase |
Inscription
PUBLIC BATH / ERECTED A.D. 1922 / EDWARD RIEGELMANN / PRESIDENT OFTHE BOROUGH OF BROOKLYN / JOSEPH A. GUIDER / COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC
WORKS / JAMES J. BYRNE / SUPERINTENDANT OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS / HENRY
BACON / ARCHITECT / NUGENT CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION / BUILDERS/
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Metropolitan Recreation Center is temporarily closed due to a mechanical issue which has resulted in poor dehumidification and air circulation. Equipment needed to assist in increased air circulation at the center has been ordered and will be installed within the next few months.
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