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Brooklyn, New York
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The monument honors over 11,500 American prisoners who died aboard British prison ships during the Revolutionary War.
Standing at 149 feet, it's one of the tallest structures in Fort Greene Park.
The monument was designed by renowned architect Stanford White, known for his work on the Washington Square Arch.
It is located in Fort Greene Park, which was once a strategic fort during the Revolutionary War.
The monument was dedicated in 1908, over a century after the end of the Revolutionary War.
The monument contains a crypt that holds the remains of some of the prisoners who died on the ships.
Every year, a ceremony is held to honor the memory of the prisoners and their sacrifice for American independence.
The monument underwent a significant restoration in 2008 to preserve its historical and architectural integrity.
