Garibaldi Playground

18 Ave. bet. 83 St. and 82 St.

Brooklyn, 11214

Garibaldi Marker

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Description: Honed granite plinth, incised inscription
Materials: Granite
Dimensions: H: 4'3" W: 2' D: 11"
Dedicated: October 3, 1990
Fabricator: A. Ottavino Corp.
Donor: Italian Historical Society of America and A. Ottavino Corp.
Inscription: GUISEPPE / GARIBALDI / LEADER OF / ITALIAN UNIFICATION / 1807-1882 / ORGANIZED THE RED SHIRTS / TO UNIFY ITALY, 1861 / FOUGHT FOR REPUBLICAN IDEALS / IN URAGUAY AND FRANCE. / ELECTED TO THE ITALIAN / PARLIAMENT, 1874 / ITALIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / OF AMERICA / BETTER WORLD JL INSTITUTE / JOHN LACORTE, FOUNDER / A. OTTAVINO CORP, DONOR / OCTOBER 3, 1990 /

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Community Board: 11
Council District: 43
Council Member: Vincent J. Gentile
Park ID: B158
Acres: 0.44
Type: Playground