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Surf Ave. Between W. 16 St. And W. 19 St., Public Beach

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Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese Monument

  • Sculptor: William Behrends; LIV ART (engravers)
  • Architect: Ken Smith Landscape Architects
  • Description: Over lifesize portrait sculpture of two baseball heroes
  • Materials: Bronze, granite
  • Cast: 2005
  • Dedicated: 11/01/2005

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