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An 18th Century Well

AN 18th CENTURY WELL that was about 35-feet deep and still contained water was discovered adjacent to this site in 2017 during construction. The well is believed to be associated with Fort Box, which was one of a line of entrenchments built as part of a Revolutionary War defense system. Fort Box was captured by the British in the August 1776 Battle of Brooklyn. The construction project...

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Bayard Rustin: Human Rights Leader

BAYARD RUSTIN MARCH 17, 1912 - AUGUST 24, 1987 HUMAN RIGHTS LEADER The principal factors which influenced my life are non-violent tactics; constitutional means; democratic procedures; respect for...

new york
manhattan
bayard rustin
edward koch
henry stern
1912
1987
1989

Judy Zuccarello

Planted in Memory of Judy Zuccarello August 26th 1946-March 28th 2018 Rooted in Love, Always in Our Hearts Submitted by @lampbane

new york
manhattan
midtown
church
judy zuccarello
1946
2018
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