(War Memorial), (sculpture).

(War Memorial), (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

(War Memorial), (sculpture).

Kneeling Angel, (sculpture).

Squatting Angel, (sculpture).

Soldiers Monument, (sculpture).

Civil War Monument, (sculpture).

Dedicated July 4, 1872. Rededicated May 30, 1879. Relocated April 1884, 1887 and again in 1939.

Memorial: white bronze; Foundation block: granite (?).

Angel: approx. H. 3 ft. x W. 2 ft.; Overall: approx. H. 11 ft. x W. 42 3/4 in.

(On base, north side:) ONE COUNTRY./ONE FLAG. ONE DESTINY (On base, south side:) IN MEMORY OF/OUR BRAVE SOLDIERS (On base, east side:) ERECTED A.D. 1879 (On base, west side:) THEY DIED/FOR THEIR COUNTRY. (Below relief of Lincoln:) WITH MALICE TOWARD NONE/WITH CHARITY FOR ALL (Plaques on the south and east sides of the base list the names of privates and officers) unsigned

Monument consists of an angel kneeling atop a five-course pedestal. The angel wears a long gown and has wings. She rests her head on both hands on her proper right knee. The pedestal has two bronze relief plaques which are painted brown. On the north side, is a profile bust view of President Lincoln's and on the west side, there is a profile bust of a uniformed soldier. The pedestal also has carved reliefs of flags, a drum, cannons and musket balls, and an equestrian soldier.

History -- United States -- Civil War

Religion -- Angel

Portrait male -- Lincoln, Abraham -- Bust

Occupation -- Political -- President

Figure male -- Bust

Occupation -- Military -- Soldier

Dress -- Uniform -- Military Uniform

Outdoor Sculpture -- New York -- Ossining

Administered by Ossining Village, Recreation & Parks Department, 95 Broadway, Ossining, New York 10510

Located Nelson Park, South Highland & Washington Avenues, Ossining, New York

Erected by the Ladies Monument Association and the Monumental Dramatic Association. The total cost was $1,550. The cornerstone was laid and dedicated in 1872 and the monument was completed and rededicated in 1879. It stood at Main & Church Streets, reportedly on two granite blocks, from 1879 to 1884. It was moved to Nelson Park in 1884 after Henry Clay Nelson arranged to have the park land deeded to the Town from the State of New York. It remained in Nelson Park until 1887, the year a monument depicting a Union soldier (IAS NY001820) was erected at Merchants Square. From 1887 to 1939, the monument stood at the Sitting Park at Park School. It was finally moved back to Nelson Park in 1939, upon the construction of a new school. IAS files contain material from the Ossining Public Library and the Ossining Historical Society, including the names listed on the plaques.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, New York survey, 1994.

Grissom, Carol, 2000.

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