Bust of Alexander Skene

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Bust of Alexander Skene
Memorial to Alexander Skene in Grand Army Plaza.JPG
The memorial in 2008
Bust of Alexander Skene
Location New York City, New York, U.S.
Coordinates 40°40′29.74″N73°58′13.11″W / 40.6749278°N 73.9703083°W / 40.6749278; -73.9703083 Coordinates: 40°40′29.74″N73°58′13.11″W / 40.6749278°N 73.9703083°W / 40.6749278; -73.9703083

A bronze [1] bust of Alexander Skene is installed in Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza, in the U.S. state of New York. [2]

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References

  1. O'Neill, Natalie (2011-04-04). "The Great Emancipator will return to Grand Army Plaza". New York Post. Retrieved 2020-02-23.
  2. Murphy, Doyle (2014-03-04). "Bust of obstetrics pioneer in Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza stands largely ignored". Daily News. New York. Retrieved 2020-02-23.