Union Square - New York, NY
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bluesnote
N 40° 44.116 W 073° 59.447
18T E 585216 N 4509859
One of the most historic squares in the city.
Waymark Code: WMTVMV
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 01/10/2017
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The plaque says, "Union Square Park has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This site posses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. Here workers exercised their rights to free speech and assembly and on September 5, 1882, observed the first labor day."
Group that erected the marker: National Park Service
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
New York City, NY
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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