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The New York Living Journal
Location: Grand Army Plaza, near Flatbush Avenue, Eastern Parkway and Prospect Park West, Brooklyn
Brooklyn’s Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch greets visitors at the northern entrance to Prospect Park. It was dedicated on October 21, 1892, to commemorate Union forces who served in the Civil War.
Architect John H. Duncan designed the imposing monument, whose scale and sculptural details make it a defining element of Grand Army Plaza.
The surrounding streets, park entrances and civic buildings are part of the story. This is architecture meant to be encountered as part of public life.
Visitors can view the arch from surrounding public spaces and pair a stop with an exploration of Prospect Park and nearby cultural destinations.
The monument sits near Flatbush Avenue, Eastern Parkway and Prospect Park West. Check city guidance for any construction-related restrictions or special tours.
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