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American Memorial to Six Million Jews of Europe

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  • Location: 83rd Street Esplanade
  • Description: Tablet set in walk
  • Materials: Barre granite
  • Dimensions: H: 3'11" W: 3'11" D: 4"
  • Cast: 1947
  • Dedicated: 1947
  • Donor: American Memorial to Six Million Jews of Europe, Inc.
  • Inscription: THIS IS THE SITE FOR / THE AMERICAN MEMO- / RIAL TO THE HEROES OF / THE WARSAW GHETTO / BATTLE APRIL-MAY 1943 / AND TO THE SIX MIL- / LION JEWS OF EUROPE / MARTYRED IN THE CAUSE / OF HUMAN LIBERTY

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Riverside Skate Park is closed to reconstruct the existing skate park with new skate elements, fencing, benches, picnic tables, and landscaping. Please visit the Capital Project Tracker page for updates on the project.
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