PRESENTATION
Introduction to Frederick Douglass Memorial Park
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Timothy Frye introduces the Frederick Douglass Memorial Park, highlighting its unique status as the only non-sectarian cemetery in New York City founded by and for African Americans. The presentation includes information on the park's location and size.
- Located at 321 Amboy Road in Staten Island
- 814.88 acre lot in the Oakwood Heights Neighborhood
- Adjacent to contemporary housing tracks and north of Ocean View Cemetery
Timothy Frye
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So good morning, again, counsel member hangs.
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And finally, we're presenting to you the Frederick Douglass Memorial Park at 321 Amboy Road.
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It is the only extent non six ter sectarian cemetery in New York City that was founded by and for African Americans at a time when discrimination and segregation excluded them from other cemeteries.
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At the public hearing on May 21st this year, the commission received support for the proposed designation from 5 speakers.
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Including 2 board representatives of the owner, counsel member Camilla Hanks, chair of this subcommittee, the New York's the New York Landmark's conservancy, and the Historic District's Council.
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No one spoke in opposition and the commission also received 8 letters, including a joint letter signed by the 3 council members from Staten Island, chairhanks, council member Carr, and council member Birelli.
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The individual landmark is an 814.88 acre lot in the Oakwood Heights Neighborhood of Staten Island.
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It is adjacent to contemporary housing tracks and just north of Ocean View Cemetery.