Forest Park Neighborhood Memorial - Springfield, MA
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N 42° 05.763 W 072° 33.631
18T E 701734 N 4663320
A working class neighborhood in Springfield honors its veterans.
Waymark Code: WMCY8C
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 10/25/2011
Published By:
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A memorial to all neighborhood veterans has been erected at the here-to-fore vacant apex of triangle of land situated between Orange, White and Allen Streets. The memorial an incised eagle with winds outspread perched on flags. On the bottom are the insignias of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. In between is the inscription:
IN HONOR OF ALL
THE MEN AND WOMEN
WHO SERVED THEIR
COUNTRY
FROM THE WHITE-ALLEN
ORANGE ST. SECTION
FOREST PARK.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: All men and women who served their country from the White-Allen-Orange St. section Forest Park
Marker Text:
IN HONOR OF ALL
THE MEN AND WOMEN
WHO SERVED THEIR
COUNTRY
FROM THE WHITE-ALLEN
ORANGE ST. SECTION
FOREST PARK.
Who Put it Here?: Forest Park Neighborhood Association
Description of Memorial:
Simple marker with some nice art work located in a narrow vacant triangle of land so common in old New England industrial cities. It is close to Springfield College, where I once worked.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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