John Lennon Memorial, Central Park, New York
Posted by: ronjean
N 40° 46.555 W 073° 58.462
18T E 586549 N 4514388
A mosaic near Strawberry Fields in Central Park
Waymark Code: WMFTBJ
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 11/27/2012
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People are still laying flowers on this mosaic in tribute to the singer and songwriter who had a tremendous influence on music worldwide. He lived just to the east of this area of the park. Street musicians near the memorial provide background music to those who have their photos taken here.
From the website: "To commemorate his life, talents and memory, on March 26, 1981, City Council Member Henry J. Stern designated this area, the couple's favorite in Central Park, as Strawberry Fields. Named after the title of the Beatles' song "Strawberry Fields Forever," the teardrop shaped region was re-landscaped by the Central Park Conservancy with the help of landscape architect Bruce Kelley and a generous $1 million donation from Yoko Ono.
The iconic black and white Imagine mosaic, designed by a team of artists from the Italian city of Naples, lies in the center of Strawberry Fields. Named after another famous song by John Lennon, "Imagine" evokes a vision and hope for a world without strife, war and conflict."
Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: [Web Link]
Location: Strawberry Fields, Central Park
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