Eleanor Roosevelt Monument, Bronze sculpture in Riverside Park, US
The Eleanor Roosevelt Monument features a bronze statue of the former First Lady seated on a granite boulder within a circular garden bed lined with oak trees.
Unveiled in 1996, this monument became the first public artwork in New York City dedicated to an American woman and a First Lady of the United States.
The monument includes granite medallions with inscriptions of Roosevelt's speeches, reflecting her dedication to human rights and international cooperation.
The monument incorporates accessible design elements with ramps and handrailed stairs, allowing visitors to approach and examine the statue from multiple angles.
Phoebe Roosevelt, the great-granddaughter of Eleanor Roosevelt, served as the model for the upper body portion of the bronze statue.
Location: New York City
Inception: October 5, 1996
Architects: Bruce Kelly
Creator: Penelope Jencks
GPS coordinates: 40.78065,-73.98578
Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:15
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