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  • Description: Plaque on boulder
  • Materials: Bronze
  • Dimensions: H: 8" W: 12¾"
  • Dedicated: May 27, 1970
  • Donor: Herbert M. Singer
  • Inscription: EVEN DURING PERIODS OF / HARSH CONFLICT AND CONFRONTATION, / THE DELICATE BEAUTY AND FRAGRANCE / OF THE LILAC HAVE BEEN FAITHFUL/ANNUAL REMINDERS OF LOVELIER / ASPECTS IN HUMAN RELATIONS. / IN TRIBUTE TO THOSE ASPECTS, / THIS LILAC WALK IS DEDICATED TO / THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK / NELL SINGER LILAC WALK / APRIL 8, 1970/

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