Grover Cleveland - Buffalo, NY
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N 42° 53.217 W 078° 52.737
17T E 673203 N 4750443
This bronze statue of President Grover Cleveland stands outside Buffalo City Hall.
Waymark Code: WMQQ9
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 09/17/2006
Views: 48
Grover Cleveland stands dressed in an overcoat, jacket, and slacks. The inscription on the front of the base reads: "Grover Cleveland 1837-1908, Mayor of Buffalo 1882, Governor of New York State 1883-1884, President of the United States 1885-1889, 1893-1897." The right side of the base is engraved with an eagle and shield. The left side of the base is engraved with the seal of the City of Buffalo. The inscription on the rear of the base reads: "'I have tried so hard to do right.' This statue was erected from a fund bequeathed to the city of Buffalo by James G. Forsyth."
This statue was unveiled together with the statue of Millard Fillmore during the dedication of the new City Hall. Both statues adorn the corners of the building.
Information was taken from the City of Buffalo website.
URL of the statue: Not listed
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