This is a monumental granite flagstaff pedestal honoring the first Dutch settlers.West Side: "On the 22nd of April 1625 Amsterdam Chamber of the West Indies Company decreed the establishment and the creation of the adjoining farms the purchase of the Island of Manhattan was accomplished in 1626. Thus was laid the foundation of the City of New York."Front: "In testimony of ancient and unbroken friendship this flagpole is presented to the city of New York by the Dutch People 1926."

 "In testimony of ancient and unbroken friendship this flagpole is presented to the city of New York by the Dutch People 1926."   NYC Department of Parks and Recreation Art in the Parks

 "On the 22nd of April 1625 Amsterdam Chamber of the West Indies Company decreed the establishment and the creation of the adjoining farms the purchase of the Island of Manhattan was accomplished in 1626. Thus was laid the foundation of the City of New York."  

 The same message as the one on the west/left side, but in Dutch   

Netherland Memorial Flagpole

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