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Abraham Lincoln Statue (original)

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An Ode To The Past: Monuments, Memorials, and Historic Sites image

An Ode To The Past: Monuments, Memorials, and Historic Sites
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Prospect Park is one of Brooklyn’s most treasured destinations with more than 10 million visitors each year. Since it opened in the mid-19th century, the park has been the site of celebrations, demonstrations, and everyday activities. From monuments and statues to pastoral vistas, this walk will guide you through Prospect Park's historic points of interest. More information about Prospect Park's history can be viewed here.
Abraham Lincoln Statue (original)  image

Abraham Lincoln Statue (original)
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Statue of Lincoln at its original location, the Prospect Park Plaza Entrance, ca. 1890.

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Abraham Lincoln Statue (original)  image

Abraham Lincoln Statue (original)

Lincoln Statue at the Plaza stereograph, c 1890. Statue of Lincoln at the plaza entrance. Three men stand at or near the base. The Vaux fountain can be seen in the background.
Abraham Lincoln Statue (original)  image

Abraham Lincoln Statue (original)

Lincoln statue Harpers Weekly, Nov. 13, 1869, illustration shows the new statue of Abraham Lincoln in the Plaza.
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