A significant restoration of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch at Grand Army Plaza has been completed after two years and $8.9 million in funding. This effort involved the NYC Parks and Prospect Park Alliance, marking the arch's first major repair in half a century. Key updates included roofing, structural reinforcements, repointing stonework, and restoring decorative elements. A ribbon-cutting event highlighted the achievement, and the project received a top preservation award. There are aspirations for further restoration projects, contingent on future funding.
The $8.9 million restoration of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch is the first significant restoration in nearly 50 years.
David Yum, Prospect Park Alliance's director, expressed excitement for future projects, such as restoring the cast iron work on the west side, pending funding.
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