Prospect Park

Prospect Park W, Parkside Ave. bet. Flatbush Ave., Ocean Ave. and Prospect Park SW

Brooklyn, 11215

Maryland Memorial

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Architect: Stanford White
Description: Large corinthian column with globe at top
Materials: Granite, bronze, marble
Dimensions: Column H: 12' Diameter 19" - 26"; Capital H: 29" W: 29" D: 22 1/2"; Globe Diameter 24"
Dedicated: 1895
Donor: Maryland Sociey, Sons of the American Revolution
Inscription: Marble pedestal front:
IN HONOR OF / MARYLAND'S FOUR HUNDRED / WHO ON THIS BATTLE-FIELD / AUGUST 27TH 1776 / SAVED THE AMERICAN ARMY /

Marble pedestal back:
GOOD GOD! WHAT BRAVE FELLOWS / I MUST THIS DAY LOSE / GEORGE
WASHINGTON/

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Kate Wollman Ice Skating Rink: CLOSED 2012-2013

The Kate Wollman Rink will NOT be open for ice skating this winter; 2012 - 2013. The parking lot will also remain closed this winter. Construction is continuing on Lakeside , a year-round destination for recreation, relaxation, and events. Ice skating will return with the completion of this exciting new project.