Fiorello H. La Guardia, Bronze sculpture in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, US
The Fiorello H. La Guardia sculpture is a bronze statue located in LaGuardia Gardens in Manhattan at 547 LaGuardia Place. It depicts the former mayor in life-size form, positioned between Bleecker and West 3rd Street surrounded by green space.
The sculpture was created by artist Neil Estern and installed in 1994. It honors the mayor who led the city from 1934 to 1945 during the Great Depression.
The statue represents La Guardia's dedication to public service, depicting him in a commanding pose that reflects his leadership during challenging times.
You can reach the sculpture easily using multiple subway lines and bus routes that serve the area. Nearby benches in the gardens offer places to sit while you explore the neighborhood.
The statue captures specific details of La Guardia's physical features, from his characteristic stance to the period-accurate clothing of the 1930s.
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