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Parks & Gardens

Frederick Douglass Circle

Harlem, New York

⭐Look for the north star etched into the fountain wall
🪑Seating patterns reference African-American quilt motifs
🚶The statue sits at ground level, inviting you closer

A memorial plaza in Central Park honoring the legacy of the abolitionist, writer, and orator. The eight-foot bronze statue and thoughtfully designed space invite quiet reflection and learning.

public art & monuments
outdoor memorial
Central Park
African-American history

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