Zimmerman Playground

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Cpl. Louis Zimmerman

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Location: N. Olinville, Barker, Britton Streets; on brick wall
Description: Plaque recessed into wall
Materials: Bronze
Dimensions: H: 14" W: 24 ½"
Donor: Residents of New York City
Inscription: THIS PLAYGROUND / IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF / LOUIS ZIMMERMAN / CORPORAL; / HEADQUARTERS COMPANY; / 305TH INFANTRY; 77TH DIVISION; / KILLED IN ACTION ON NOVEMBER 5TH; 1918 / IN THE ARGONNE - MEUSE OFFENSIVE / THIS SITE WAS PURCHASED AND / DEVELOPED WITH FUNDS CONTRIBUTED BY / RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK. /

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