The Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch, a historic monument in Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza, has completed a comprehensive $8.9 million restoration project after more than two years of work. The project, supported by NYC Parks, the Prospect Park Alliance, and mayoral funding, is the first significant restoration in nearly 50 years. Upgrades include structural repairs, cleaning, and new lighting to enhance its aesthetics. Celebrated during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the arch symbolizes Brooklyn's history and resilience and aims to maintain its role as a vital community space for future generations.
The Grand Army Plaza Arch stands not only as a gateway to Prospect Park, but as a powerful symbol of Brooklyn's history, resilience, and pride, said Mayor Eric Adams.
We are so grateful to the Mayor's Office for providing the funding so that the Alliance could restore the Arch to its original glory, and ensure that it serves as an essential civic space for our community for generations to come, said Morgan.
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