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Alexander Hamilton

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This larger-than-life-size statue depicts Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804), the eminent statesmen for the fledgling nation of the United States. The monument, located along Central Park's East Drive at 83rd Street near the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is unusual in that it is carved entirely of granite. Hamilton's grandson John C. Hamilton donated the piece to the City in 1880.

Dedication, Nov 20, 1880
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East Drive, opposite 83rd Street
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The statue depicts the eminent statesmen for the fledgling nation of the United States, Founding Father Hamilton

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The monument is located near the Metropolitan Museum of Art, along Central Park's East Drive at 83rd Street

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The statue is meticulously carved entirely of granite. Hamilton's grandson John C. Hamilton donated the piece to the City in 1880

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Hamilton is depicted in Colonial-era clothing

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The thirteen stars above this monument’s pedestal, representing the thirteen original American colonies, communicate Hamilton’s patriotism and service.

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The stone pedestal for the granite statue, with the names of the depicted figure and the commissioner of the artwork

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In 1999, the Museum of American Finance acquired the plaster study for that statue

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