A digital archive of the stories behind Central Park bench dedications.

Read the stories below, or browse by location in the park using the map on the left.

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Plaque that reads, "Danja Gazzara / Her art united the world through / the beauty of flowers"

Danja Gazzara

Interview with Victoria and Tony Foutz

Plaque that reads, "Danja Gazzara / Her art united the world through / the beauty of flowers"

Danja Gazzara

Interview with Victoria and Tony Foutz

Theodore R. Sayers

Interview with Lauren Costello

Theodore R. Sayers

Interview with Lauren Costello

David Davies and Jack Weeden

Interview with Nancy Druckman

David Davies and Jack Weeden

Interview with Nancy Druckman

Alexander and Aina Shields

Words by Zia Shields

Alexander and Aina Shields

Words by Zia Shields