Prospect Park's Grand Army Plaza

Like the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch, in the middle of a busy traffic circle at Grand Army Plaza, is a testament to the architectural aspirations of the 19th century. The arch, which was built to honor soldiers who fought for the Union during the Civil War, was dedicated in 1892 and dominates the surrounding area leading to Prospect Park. Within Grand Army Plaza, there are two works from different periods of the 20th century: the John F. Kennedy Memorial, a bust of the 35th president of the United States; and the Bailey Fountain, a large Art Deco sculptural water fountain. 

From ‘Nature At Its Most Harmonious’ by John L. Dorman for the New York Times; 

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