Statue of George M. Cohan | |
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Artist | Georg J. Lober |
Year | 1959 |
Medium | Bronze sculpture |
Location | New York City, New York |
40°45′31.53″N73°59′6.52″W / 40.7587583°N 73.9851444°W Coordinates: 40°45′31.53″N73°59′6.52″W / 40.7587583°N 73.9851444°W |
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