Independence Flagstaff Explained

Monument Name:Independence Flagstaff
Coordinates:40.7359°N -73.9903°W
Location:Manhattan, New York, United States
Designer:Anthony de Francisci
Height:40 ft.
Mapframe:yes

Independence Flagstaff, also known as the Charles F. Murphy Memorial Flagpole, is an outdoor memorial by sculptor Anthony de Francisci, located in Union Square Park in Manhattan, New York, which commemorates the 150th anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence. The memorial was cast in 1926 and dedicated on July 4, 1930. It was made of steel, with copper sheathing, and is set on a granite pedestal which includes bronze bas-reliefs and plaques.[1] The monument is in axial alignment with Henry Kirke Brown's statues of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Union Square Park: Independence Flagstaff. July 20, 2014. New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.
  2. Web site: Union Square Park: Abraham Lincoln. July 23, 2014. New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.