Francis Lewis Park

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Francis Lewis Plaque

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Location: Whitestone Bridge approach
Description: Plaque on base of flagstaff
Materials: Bronze, concrete
Dimensions: H: 27" W: 16¾" D: 1"
Dedicated: 1939
Donor: D.A.R. and other citizens
Inscription: FRANCIS LEWIS / PARK / NAMED IN HONOR OF / FRANCIS LEWIS / SIGNER OF
THE DECLARATION / OF INDEPENDENCE AND A / RESIDENT OF WHITESTONE,
NEW YORK./

(D.A.R. SEAL)
MANTINECOCK CHAPTER, D.A.R.
AND OTHER PATRIOTIC CITIZENS

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