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Chidwick, Rt. Rev. Msgr. John P.
- Location: Maine Monument, Columbus Circle, 59th Street and 8th Avenue
- Sculptor: Charles Keck
- Description: Two tablets
- Materials: Bronze
- Dimensions: 1'1"h x 1'5"w
- Dedicated: 1935
- Donor: Gift of Spanish War Veterans
- Inscription: IN MEMORY OF / RT. REV. MSGR. JOHN P. CHIDWICK / CHAPLAIN IN CHIEF / UNITED SPANISH WAR VETERANS / CHAPLAIN, UNITED STATES NAVY, / IN SERVICE ON THE / BATTLESHIP MAINE / AT THE TIME OF HER DESTRUCTION. / DEDICATED BY / THE UNITED SPANISH WAR VETERANS / SEPTEMBER 15, 1935 /
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