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East 54th Street Recreation Center Plaque
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| Dedicated: | 1939 |
| Description: | Rectangular plaque |
| Materials: | Bronze |
| Dimensions: | H: 1' 6" W: 3' 6" |
| Cast: | 1939 |
Inscription
THIS BUILDING WAS RECONSTRUCTED / IN THE YEAR 1939 / BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS / AND THE / FEDERAL WORKS PROGRESS ADMINISTRATION. /Please note, the NAME field includes a primary designation as well as alternate namingsoften in common or popular usage. The DEDICATED field refers to the most recent dedication, most often, butnot necessarily the original dedication date. If the monument did not have a formal dedication, the yearlisted reflects the date of installation.
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Know Before You Go
In observance of
Independence Day,
all recreation centers
will be closed on
Friday, July 4, 2025.
Independence Day,
all recreation centers
will be closed on
Friday, July 4, 2025.
The elevator at this location is currently out of service.
Beginning Monday, July 7 through Friday, August 22, 2025, the gymnasium, dance room, and track at the Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center will be closed for NYC Parks Summer Camp operations from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Recreation Center members will have access to center and these areas during the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The gymnasium, dance room, and track will reopen to members and the public on Monday, August 25, 2025.
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The gymnasium, dance room, and track will reopen to members and the public on Monday, August 25, 2025.
Beginning Monday, June 23, 2025 the indoor pool at Constance Baker Motley Recreation Center will have reduced hours for the duration of this summer.
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