Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch at Grand Army Plaza
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The Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch at Grand Army Plaza is a monumental triumphal arch in Brooklyn commemorating Union forces who fought in the American Civil War.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch at Grand Army Plaza Context triple: [New York City Subway at Grand Army Plaza (IRT Eastern Parkway Line), adjacentLandmark, Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch at Grand Army Plaza]
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Peter Cooper Monument
The Peter Cooper Monument is a public statue in Manhattan honoring industrialist and philanthropist Peter Cooper, located in the Gramercy area of New York City.
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Grand Army Plaza (Central Park)
Grand Army Plaza (Central Park) is a prominent entrance to New York City's Central Park at its southeast corner, known for its statues, fountains, and proximity to Fifth Avenue and the Plaza Hotel.
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Carl Schurz Monument (New York City)
The Carl Schurz Monument in New York City is a Beaux-Arts style public memorial honoring German-American statesman Carl Schurz, featuring an allegorical bronze sculpture set on an ornate stone pedestal.
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Parade Ground on Governors Island
The Parade Ground on Governors Island is a large historic open field used for military drills, ceremonies, and public events, situated near the island’s former officers’ housing and offering expansive views of New York Harbor.
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Maryland Monument in Prospect Park
The Maryland Monument in Prospect Park is a commemorative structure in Brooklyn honoring the Maryland troops who fought and suffered heavy losses during the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Long Island.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch at Grand Army Plaza Target entity description: The Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch at Grand Army Plaza is a monumental triumphal arch in Brooklyn commemorating Union forces who fought in the American Civil War.
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A.
Peter Cooper Monument
The Peter Cooper Monument is a public statue in Manhattan honoring industrialist and philanthropist Peter Cooper, located in the Gramercy area of New York City.
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Grand Army Plaza (Central Park)
Grand Army Plaza (Central Park) is a prominent entrance to New York City's Central Park at its southeast corner, known for its statues, fountains, and proximity to Fifth Avenue and the Plaza Hotel.
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Carl Schurz Monument (New York City)
The Carl Schurz Monument in New York City is a Beaux-Arts style public memorial honoring German-American statesman Carl Schurz, featuring an allegorical bronze sculpture set on an ornate stone pedestal.
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D.
Parade Ground on Governors Island
The Parade Ground on Governors Island is a large historic open field used for military drills, ceremonies, and public events, situated near the island’s former officers’ housing and offering expansive views of New York Harbor.
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E.
Maryland Monument in Prospect Park
The Maryland Monument in Prospect Park is a commemorative structure in Brooklyn honoring the Maryland troops who fought and suffered heavy losses during the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Long Island.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
monument
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triumphal arch ⓘ war memorial ⓘ |
| architect |
John H. Duncan
NERFINISHED
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John Hemingway Duncan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| category |
Civil War monument
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monuments and memorials in Brooklyn ⓘ outdoor sculpture in Brooklyn ⓘ |
| commemorates |
Union Army soldiers
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Union Navy sailors ⓘ Union forces in the American Civil War ⓘ |
| completionDate | 1892 ⓘ |
| conflictCommemorated | American Civil War NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| constructionStartDate | 1889 ⓘ |
| country |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
|
| dedicatedTo | Union soldiers and sailors ⓘ |
| hasArchitecturalStyle | Beaux-Arts NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasArchitecturalType | triumphal arch ⓘ |
| hasFullName | Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch at Grand Army Plaza NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
ceremonial gateway to Prospect Park
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commemorative monument ⓘ |
| hasName | Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasRelief | battle scenes from the American Civil War ⓘ |
| hasSculpturalDecoration | allegorical figures representing the Army and Navy ⓘ |
| hasSculpturalGroup | quadriga on top of the arch ⓘ |
| hasStatue |
equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant
NERFINISHED
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equestrian statue of William Tecumseh Sherman NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation |
National Register of Historic Places contributing property
NERFINISHED
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New York City Landmark ⓘ |
| inaugurationDate | 1892 ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Brooklyn
NERFINISHED
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New York NERFINISHED ⓘ New York City ⓘ United States ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
|
| location | Grand Army Plaza NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| maintainedBy | New York City Department of Parks and Recreation NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| materialUsed | stone ⓘ |
| near |
Brooklyn Museum
NERFINISHED
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Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch NERFINISHED ⓘ Prospect Park NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| owner |
City of New York
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linked to:
New York City
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| partOf | Grand Army Plaza NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| publicAccess | yes ⓘ |
| significantPeriod | late 19th century ⓘ |
| symbolizes | victory of the Union in the American Civil War ⓘ |
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Referenced by (5)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
New York City Subway at Grand Army Plaza (IRT Eastern Parkway Line)
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Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch at Grand Army Plaza
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linked to: Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch at Grand Army Plaza
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