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Thomas Paine Park

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County Court House, Worth St, Pearl St, Centre St

Manhattan

Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner

Acres: 1.88

Triumph of the Human Spirit map_it

  • Sculptor: Lorenzo Pace
  • Description: Fountain: circular basin supports a colossal composition consisting of a horizontal member lying across the basin with one end resting against a boulder; the horizontal form supports a tall, vertical form resembling an inverted dagger; plaque
  • Materials: Basin and superstructure--black Canadian granite; plaque--brass
  • Cast: 2000
  • Dedicated: October 12, 2000
  • Donor: Percent for Art, Department of Cultural Affairs

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