Accessibility InfoFlushing Meadows Corona Park
Grand Central Pkwy., Whitestone Exwy. bet. 111 St. and College Point Blvd., Park Drive E.
Queens, 11354, 11355, 11367, 11368
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Garden of Meditation 
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- Description: Seven inscribed plinths
- Materials: Marble
- Dimensions: 1 plinth H: 3' W: 3'; 6 plinths H: 30" W: 12"
- Inscription: Marker 1:
GARDEN / OF MEDITATION / GOD ALMIGHTY FIRST / PLANTED A GARDEN / AND INDEED IT IS THE PUREST OF / HUMAN PLEASURES. IT IS THE / GREATEST REFRESHMENT / TO THE SPIRITS OF MAN. / FRANCIS BACON /
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.
For more information, please contact Art & Antiquities at (212) 360-8143
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