PARK FACT:
Randall's Island was sold to the city for $60,000 in 1835.
Randall's Island
Discus Thrower 
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- Sculptor: Kostas Dimitriadis
- Architect: Mckim Mead and White
- Description: Standing figure (heroic scale) with integral plinth, on pedestal, front decorated with applied wreath and urn, plaque at rear
- Materials: Figure, pedestal decorations, plaque--bronze; Pedestal-- Stony Creek granite (polished)
- Cast: ca. 1926
- Dedicated: 1926
- Foundry: Modern Art Foundry (restoration)
- Donor: Mr. and Mrs. Ery Kehaya; Bloomberg News (restoration)
- Inscription: 1&2) pedestal, each side: "THE DISCUS THROWER" 3) pedestal rear, plaque: "PRESENTED BY / MR. AND MRS. ERY KEHAYA / MCMXXVI"
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
Under Construction
The Sunken Meadow ballfields on Randall's Island are closed for reconstruction. We are building 19 new softball fields, 11 new baseball fields, two Little League fields and five seasonal soccer fields in this area. We are also reconstructing the surrounding landscape, paths and utilities and providing pedestrian lighting. A path network is being created to separate pedestrians and cyclists from vehicles, and to keep cars off of the playing fields. A new comfort station will also be provided in this part of the park.
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2010
