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The Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch, located at Grand Army Plaza, is the largest triumphal arch in the United States, designed by John H. Duncan and completed in 1892.
The arch features sculptures by Frederick MacMonnies, including a quadriga, or four-horse chariot, symbolizing victory.
It acts as the main entrance to Prospect Park, designed by the same landscape architects, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, who designed Central Park.
The Bailey Fountain, added in 1932, is a centerpiece of the plaza, featuring allegorical figures representing Wisdom and Felicity.
The plaza frequently hosts public events and gatherings, including the annual Brooklyn Book Festival.
The Brooklyn Public Library's Central Branch, located adjacent to the plaza, is one of the largest public libraries in the United States.
A time capsule was buried in the plaza in 1965 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Civil War's end, intended to be opened in 2065.
The plaza's circular design was inspired by the Place de l'Étoile in Paris, with roads radiating outwards like spokes on a wheel.
