George M. Cohan Statue - Times Square
by Allen Beatty
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George M. Cohan Statue - Times Square
Artist
Allen Beatty
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
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This bronze statue depicts the American composer, playwright, actor, and producer George M. Cohan (1878-1942). The statue was designed by Georg John Lober (1892-1961) and dedicated in 1959. It stands in Duffy Square, named for Father Francis Patrick Duffy (1871-1932), a military chaplain and priest, who ministered to a local congregation after serving in World War I.
Standing on the southern end of the triangle between 45th and 47th street, opposite Times Square, the inscription appropriately quotes his most famous song “give my regards to Broadway.”........reprinted from NYC Parks website.
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August 5th, 2017
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