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J. Otis Swift

  • Description: Plaque on plinth
  • Materials: Bronze, granite
  • Dimensions: see memo
  • Dedicated: 1949, art comm. aprov 4/11/49
  • Foundry: U.S. Bronze Sign Company, NY
  • Donor: The Yosians
  • Inscription: IN MEMORY OF / J. OTIS SWIFT / 1871-1948 / FOUNDER AND LEADER / OF THE / YOSIAN BROTHERHOOD / NEWSPAPERMAN NATURALIST / HUMANITARIAN / "WE SEEK JEHOVAH ON THE MOUNTAIN TOPS AND REST OUR SOULS IN THE SILENCE OF WOODLAND PLACES" / PRESENTED BY THE YOSIAHS / 1947 /

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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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