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3000 a.D. Diffusion Piece
This 5,100-pound abstract piece by sculptor Terry Fugate-Wilcox (born 1944) is constructed out of bolted plates of magnesium and aluminum. Over time, the layers will fuse… Read More
J. Hood Wright Park
Located between 173rd and 176th Streets, from Fort Washington Avenue to Haven Avenue, J. Hood Wright Park is named for the former owner of the site. Wright (1836-1894), a… Read More
Manhattan Schist in New York City Parks
Schist—which can be seen in Morningside Park, Marcus Garvey Memorial Park, and J Hood Wright Park—is an extremely strong and durable rock type. Deep below the… Read More
Manhattan Schist in New York City Parks - J. Hood Wright Park
Schist, which can be seen in J. Hood Wright Park, is an extremely strong and durable rock type. Deep below the buildings and busy streets of New York City, beneath the… Read More
