Presented to the Borough of Brooklyn by the Norwegian societies.
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Moore Bust in Prospect Park
MOORE. Erected by the St. Patrick Society of the city of Brooklyn to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the birth of the poet of all circles and the idol of his own. May 28, 1879.
Though glory be gone and though hope fade away, thy name loved Erin, shall live in his songs.
Thomas Moore (28 May 1779, Ireland–25 February 1852, England).
Mozart Bust in Prospect Park
MOZART. Presented to the city of Brooklyn by the united German singers of the city. First prize at the 18th national Saengerfest, held at Philadelphia, June 23rd, 1897. Located at Prospect Park.
Beethoven Bust in Prospect Park
BEETHOVEN. Presented to the city of Brooklyn by the united German singers of the city. First prize at the 17th national Saengerfest, held at New York, June 22-26, 1894. Located near the lake at Prospect Park.
Friday, March 28, 2014
Audubon Building at Prospect Park
Here's another view of the building, with a lovely reflection on the water.
Water Bottle Refill Station
Apparently no one trusts drinking fountains any more. Prospect Park is full of these apparatuses that provide filtered water.
Man up, Brooklyn!
Sign outside of a Park Slope book store, referencing the freezing cold weather this winter courtesy of the polar vortex.
