Wagner Playground

Senator Robert F. Wagner Memorial

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Sculptor: Georg John Lober
Description: Portrait bust on pedestal
Materials: Bronze, granite
Dimensions: Bust H: 3'6"
Dedicated: September 3, 1959
Donor: Union Men and Women of NYC
Inscription: ROBERT F. WAGNER SR / 1877 1953 / "THE PURSUIT OF HAPPI- / NESS REQUIRES MORE / THAN VERBAL AFFIR- / MATION - IT REQUIRES / DECENT HOUSING, FAIR / EMPLOYMENT AND / EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES / FOR ALL OUR CITIZENS" /

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Zip Code: 10035
Community Board: 111
Council Member: Melissa Mark-Viverito
Park ID: M225
Acreage: 1.27
Property Type: Jointly Operated Playground