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Current status and historical significance of Frederick Douglass Memorial Park
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Despite some recent alterations, Frederick Douglass Memorial Park retains its original acreage and overall design, continuing to serve its founding mission for nearly a century.
- Retains its original vision despite some alterations to the office building and entrance gate
- Historically significant as a cemetery established for and by African Americans
- Has served the community with the same mission since 1935
Timothy Frye
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Despite recent alterations to the office building and a replacement front entrance gate to the park, the landmark retains its original acreage, its overall design, and reflects the its founder's original vision.
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The Frederick Douglass Memorial Park on Staten Island is a historically significant cemetery established for and by African Americans.
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Since 1935, it has continued to serve the community with the same mission for almost a century.
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And thank you.
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That concludes my presentation.
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Happy to answer any questions.
