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Chief Nimham Memorial

  • Description: Boulder-like form (cairn) bearing a plaque, on a low base
  • Materials: Fieldstone conglomerate, bronze
  • Dimensions: Total H: 6'6" W: 4' D: 4'; Plaque H: 1'6" W: 2'
  • Cast: 1906
  • Dedicated: June 14, 1906
  • Foundry: Henry -Bonnard Bronze Co, Mount Vernon, NY
  • Donor: Bronx Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Mount Vernon, NY
  • Inscription: AUGUST 31, 1778/ UPON THIS FIELD,/ CHIEF NIMHAM/ AND SEVENTEEN STOCKBRIDGE INDIANS/ AS ALLIES OF THE PATRIOTS,/ GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR LIBERTY./ ERECTED BY THE BRONX CHAPTER, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION/ MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK./ JUNE 14, 1906/

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The comfort station and maintenance building located at W. 242nd St. and Broadway is closed. This project will reconstruct the existing District Headquarters/Comfort Station, including the rehabilitation of the building exterior and roof. Enhancements include an ADA accessible ramp, new plumbing fixtures and accessories in the public restrooms and the staff restroom. Other work includes the upgrading of the ventilation system and lighting. Please pardon our appearance.
Anticipated Completion: Fall 2012

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