Monument in Red Hook Park unveiled June 12 to World War heroes - Digital Collections

TitleMonument in Red Hook Park unveiled June 12 to World War heroes
Call NumberMEMO_0138
Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
SummaryMemorial statue of World War I doughboy by Augustus Lukeman seen against background of leafy trees in Red Hook park; statue subsequently moved to Red Hood Recreation Area. Image identical to MEMO 0137 except for size, cropping, and retouching.
Date[1919]
Formatstill image
Physical Description1 photographic print : black & white ; 8 x 10 in.
Genregelatin silver printsphotographic prints
NoteTitle from inscription on verso. Photographer's stamp on verso.
CreatorWard, De Witt [photographer]
SubjectLukeman, Augustus, 1871-1935 ; World War, 1914-1918 -- Monuments -- New York (State) -- New York ; War memorials -- New York (State) -- New York ; Sculpture -- New York (State) -- New York ; Parks -- New York (State) -- New York
CollectionBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs
PlaceRed Hook (New York, N.Y.)
RightsThis work is in the Public Domain. The Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library can provide a copy of this work free of charge.