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Artwork
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Title |
Artist |
Date |
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John E. Mulroy Plaque
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Unknown |
1931
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Medium
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Medium |
Category |
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Bronze Plaque on Rough-cut Granite Base
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Plaque |
Measurements
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Unit Measure |
Object Height |
Object Width |
Object Depth |
Object Diameter |
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Feet |
2.25 |
2 |
N/A |
N/A |
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Unit Measure |
Base Height |
Base Width |
Base Depth |
Base Diameter |
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Feet |
7.5 |
5.5 |
3 |
N/A |
Description
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Description |
The inscription on the plaque reads: "Dedicated to the memory of John
E. Mulroy, 1867-1923, the father of municipal baseball in Buffalo who
gave unstintingly of his time and efforts that the parks of the City
might be opened to the fullest pursuit of wholesome recreation.
Erected by the Oakdale Club."
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Biographical Info.
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Bio. |
This plaque was donated by the Women's Civil Club of South Buffalo in
memory of the father of Buffalo Municipal Baseball.
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Location History
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Location |
Purpose |
Date Verified |
Current Record |
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Cazenovia Park near 1st tee of golf course by Wildwood Ave. entrance |
Display |
December 2003 |
Yes |
Conservation/Preservation History
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Treatment Performed by |
Date Completed |
Previous Object Condition |
New Object Condition |
Previous Base Condition |
New Base Condition |
Current Record |
N/A
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Condition Survey History
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Surveyed By |
Purpose |
Date Completed |
Object
Condition |
Base Condition |
Current Record |
Hamilton, Houston, Lownie Architects, LLC
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Buffalo Arts Commission General Condition Survey |
August 2004 |
Fair |
Fair |
Yes |
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