Christos N. Kalivas Memorial - Manchester, NH
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N 42° 59.203 W 071° 27.630
19T E 299401 N 4762277
Kalivas Park is a block of trees, lawn and walkways dedicated to the memory of Christos Kalivas, the first Greek-American to lose his life in World War I. There are two relief elements on the monument - a bronze of Kalivas and an eagle in granite.
Waymark Code: WMBFNH
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 05/15/2011
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IN ABIDING
MEMORY OF
CHRISTOS KALIVAS
WHO WAS THE
FIRST GREEK
AMERICAN TO
SACRIFICE HIS
LIFE FOR OUR
COUNTRY IN
WORLD WAR I
This memorial made possible
through the untiring efforts of
Chris J. Agrafiotis
General Chairman
Manchester, New Hampshire, has a significant Greek-American population, and the community has honored the many members who have served in the U.S. Armed forces.
This small park is located downtown near the Verizon Arena. There are a few park benches, but mostly landscaping and the monument area
for Christos Kavilas
KALIVAS PARK
The city of Manchester is proud to honor
all Greek-Americans who answered
the call of this country and served
in the armed forces. Many of these
never returned and paid the supreme
sacrifice. This park is named for
CHRISTOS N. KALIVAS.
The first Greek-American from Manchester
to be killed in action during World War I.
Rededication - March 23, 2002
Kavilas Park Rededication Committee
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Where is this sculpture?:
Chestnut St.
Manchester, NH United States
Sculptors Name: Christos N. Kalivas
Date Sculpture was opened for vewing?: Not listed
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