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General Horace Porter Memorial map_it

  • Description: Flagstaff base with plaque
  • Materials: Somesound granite, bronze
  • Dimensions: H: 6'1 ½" Diameter: 8'
  • Cast: circa 1939
  • Dedicated: 1939
  • Donor: President Grant Monument Association, and DPR
  • Inscription: IN MEMORIAM / HORACE PORTER / AIDE DE CAMP AND MILITARY SECRETARY/
    CHATTANOOGA 1863-VIRGINIA 1864-5 / BRIGADIER GENERAL U.S.A. -
    AMBASSADOR TO FRANCE / PRESIDENT GRANT MONUMENT ASSOCIATION/
    1891-1919/

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The northernmost A-dock at the 79th Street Boat Basin is currently closed to public access for structural enhancements. The dock will be further supported with non-wood pilings and a new wave screen.
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2013

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