The Battery
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Wireless Operators Memorial
- Location: Perimeter of park on State Street
- Architect: Edward S. Hewitt and Will L. Bottomley
- Description: Inscribed cenotaph with three large plaques (one broad, two narrow), one medium plaque, and seven small plaques; fountain; two benches
- Materials: Cenotaph, fountain, and benches--Quincy yellow granite; plaques--bronze
- Dimensions: Cenotaph H: 8'10"; fountain diameter 7'
- Cast: 1913
- Dedicated: May 12, 1915
- Foundry: Bronze Arts & Crafts Inc., Brooklyn
- Donor: Veteran Wireless Operators Association
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