Washington Irving Memorial
Washington Irving Memorial, Bronze statue in Bryant Park, New York, United States
The Washington Irving Memorial features a bronze portrait of the author mounted on a stone pedestal near the New York Public Library.
The memorial was designed by Frederick MacMonnies and installed in 1927 to honor the first American writer who achieved international recognition.
The monument represents Irving's contribution to American literature through works like The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle.
The statue stands at the eastern end of Bryant Park, adjacent to the library's entrance and near multiple subway stations.
Local craftsmen incorporated materials from Irving's estate Sunnyside into the memorial's base, connecting it directly to the author's residence.
Location: New York
Inception: 1927
GPS coordinates: 41.04808,-73.86134
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:37
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