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PARK FACT:

Since 1908, Central Park has appeared in over 240 feature films, making it the most filmed public park in the world!

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Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen map_it

  • Sculptor: Albert B Thorvaldsen
  • Description: Portrait statue on pedestal with medallions
  • Materials: Bronze, Danish granite
  • Dedicated: 1894
  • Foundry: Lauritz Rasmussen, Kjobenhavn
  • Donor: Danish residents

Please note, the NAME field includes a primary designation as well as alternate namings often in common or popular usage. The DEDICATED field refers to the most recent dedication, most often, but not necessarily the original dedication date. If the monument did not have a formal dedication, the year listed reflects the date of installation.

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