List of public art in Manhattan

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Columbus Monument Columbus and AOL Time Warner.jpg
Columbus Monument
Equestrian statue of George Washington Henry Kirke Brown George Washington statue by David Shankbone.jpg
Equestrian statue of George Washington
The Great God Pan Columbia University, NYC (June 2014) - 27 cropped.jpg
The Great God Pan
Harriet Tubman Memorial Harriet Tubman statue morning jeh.jpg
Harriet Tubman Memorial
Peace Fountain Peace Fountain - panoramio.jpg
Peace Fountain
Statue of Balto Balto (4688256007).jpg
Statue of Balto

The following public artworks have been displayed in Manhattan in New York City:

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References

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