Brooklyn, New York War Memorials

Brooklyn War Memorial in Brooklyn, New York

Brooklyn War Memorial

4.4

195 Cadman Plz W, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA

(212) 639-9675
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Hours:

  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

About This Memorial

The Brooklyn War Memorial, dedicated in 1951, honors the heroic men and women of Brooklyn who fought in World War II 1941-1945, particularly those who suffered and died. Designed by Charles Keck, the memorial features a building adorned with two large limestone figures in heroic scale at either end of the front façade. The inscription calls for their sacrifice to inspire future generations and promote universal peace. The memorial's architectural design was created by Eggers and Higgins.

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6/18/2024

"Impressive war memorial in neo classical architecture! The sculptures are enormous!"

Prospect Park War Memorial in Brooklyn, New York

Prospect Park War Memorial

4.5

171 East Dr, Brooklyn, NY 11225, USA

(212) 639-9675
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About This Memorial

The Prospect Park War Memorial, dedicated on June 26, 1921, commemorates the men and women of Brooklyn who died in World War I 1914-1918. Designed by artist Augustus Lukeman and architect Arthur D. Pickering, it features a striking group of two bronze figures on a granite pedestal before a high, arced wall, with benches, an altar, and plaques listing 2,800 names. The memorial was donated by William H. Todd and accepted by the City of New York, serving as a solemn tribute to local sacrifices for liberty and peace.

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Reviews

8/25/2020

"Came to Prospect Park solely to visit this memorial. I find it incredibly moving that Brooklyn created this monument to honor their own heroes who fought and lost their lives in WWI. My great-great uncle'was among one of the fallen soldiers and so it was touching to see his name etched in Brooklyn, more than 100 years later. The next time you are in the neighborhood or in the park, I urge you to visit this beautiful tribute."

Dover Patrol Monument in Brooklyn, New York

Dover Patrol Monument

4.5

John Paul Jones Park, 101st St, Brooklyn, NY 11209, USA

(212) 639-9675
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Hours:

  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

About This Memorial

The Dover Patrol monument in John Paul Jones Park is a 75-foot granite obelisk dedicated in 1931 to commemorate the joint service of American and British naval forces during World War I. Designed by Sir Aston Webb, it honors the Dover Patrol's crucial role in protecting Allied shipping lanes. The monument features inscriptions paying tribute to fallen sailors with the poignant message 'They died that we might live.' Identical monuments were erected in Dover, England and Cap Blanc Nez, France through British public subscription. It stands as a symbol of Anglo-American camaraderie during the war.

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5/29/2024

"This is an obelisk. If you take the R line subway 🇇 here, there is a toilet inside the subway."

Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in Brooklyn, New York

Prison Ship Martyrs Monument

4.6

Fort Greene Park Willoughby Ave. &, Washington Park, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA

(718) 965-8900
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About This Memorial

The Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in Fort Greene Park commemorates over 11,500 American prisoners who died aboard British prison ships during the Revolutionary War. Designed by architect Stanford White, it features a 149-foot Doric column topped with a bronze urn and stands atop a grand granite staircase. The monument marks the crypt containing remains of these patriots who perished from harsh conditions in Wallabout Bay. Originally dedicated in 1908, it was restored in 2008 to preserve its memorial to these Revolutionary War martyrs.

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Reviews

8/15/2024

"A spectacular historic site in this treed verdant urban park in the densely populated heart of downtown Brooklyn. But imagine that former Parks Commissioner Mitchel Silver, and his local political allies through his race driven Parks Without Borders legacy project and fantasy, put into motion plans to eviscerate and clear cut some 80 large mature beneficial shade trees that populate the northwest corner of the park, for an open tree less vista extending all the way to the Martyrs Monument. What a contrasting behavior in the attitude toward the urban forest from Parks Commissioners that preceded Silver, like Henry Stern."

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch in Brooklyn, New York

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch

4.6

20 Grand Army Plz, Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA

(212) 639-9675
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Hours:

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

About This Memorial

The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch in Grand Army Plaza is a triumphal arch dedicated on October 21, 1892, commemorating the Union Army's victory in the Civil War. Designed by architect John Hemingway Duncan, it features bas-relief figures by Philip Martiny, including spandrel figures on the south face and seals of Brooklyn and New York state on the north face. The monument honors the soldiers and sailors who served in the Civil War, with inscriptions and medallions adding to its symbolic design. Its grand scale 80 feet tall and classical architecture reflect the era's memorial traditions.

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Reviews

9/26/2024

"Really beautiful memorial at the main entrance or Prospect Park, like a smaller version of Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The parks department used to open it up to the public once in a while, and you could climb inside to the top, but I am not sure that that happens anymore. I have heard that all major monuments in the US have barrels of crackers and water in them, but I am pretty sure that is an urban legend."

8/20/2024

"The park was filled with the homeless and some people clearly on drugs. Would avoid this park."

McLaughlin Park World War I Memorial in Brooklyn, New York

McLaughlin Park World War I Memorial

5.0

Tillary St. &, Flatbush Ave Ext, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA

(212) 639-9675
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About This Memorial

The McLaughlin Park World War I Memorial, dedicated in 1919, honors the men from the district who fought and died for freedom during World War I 1917-1918. The memorial features a 12-foot tall limestone stele with inscriptions listing the names of fallen soldiers, erected by the Seawanhaka Democratic Club. Its design includes a granite base and serves as a poignant tribute to local heroes, with front and back inscriptions commemorating their sacrifice. Located at Tillary and Jay Streets, it stands as a lasting reminder of community loss and valor in the Great War.

American Veterans Memorial Pier in Brooklyn, New York

American Veterans Memorial Pier

4.6

Bay Ridge Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209, USA

(212) 639-9675
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Hours:

  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM

About This Memorial

The American Veterans Memorial Pier in Brooklyn serves as a tribute to veterans, offering scenic views of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and Manhattan skyline. The pier commemorates American veterans. Notable features include its waterfront location and a beacon, emphasizing its role as a community gathering place with commemorative significance.

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Reviews

11/17/2024

"The pier provides sweeping views of NY harbor from Verrazano Bridge to Staten Island, Bayonne Harbor, Jersey City and downtown Manhattan. Statue of Liberty can be clearly seen in a good weather. The pier is one of the endpoints when hiking along waterfront Bay Ridge Promenade."