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Lady of Assumption Church Sixth and Cherry Streets |
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Organized in 1905, this was the first predominately Cape Verdean parish in the United States. This building was erected in 1957. |
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Monument
to Black Service Men and Women Rockdale Ave. & Court Street (Buttonwood Park) |
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Dedicated in 1976. The Nation’s Bicentennial Year, this monument is dedicated to all the Black Men and Women who served in our armed services and fought for this nation’s freedom. |
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Memorial
Square Cape Verdean American Veterans County and Washington Sts |
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This monument is dedicated to all Cape Verdean Veterans. Dedicated November 15, 1970 |
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Monte
Playground Acushnet Ave. and the Manuel E. Costa Sr. Way |
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This playground, the former site of the New Bedford Vocational School and the mecca of the Cape Verdean community, is named for Joseph P. Monte who fought in World War I and who was one of the first Cape Verdeans to receive the Purple Heart Medal (1935). There is a monument in the entrance of the playground. This playground was dedicated on November 11, 1938. Sponsored by the Cape Verdean Veterans and the American Legion. |
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Manuel E. Costa Sr. Way (Acushnet Avenue) |
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was dedicated on July 5, 1998 (Cape Verdean Recognition Day) in memory of the late Manuel "Manny" E. Costa Sr., a civil rights leader in the city of New Bedford since the 1940’s and especially through the tumultuous 1960’s and 1970’s in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Manuel E. Costa Sr. was also recognized by the government of Cabo Verde for his successful participation in the struggle for Cape Verdean Independence. Manuel E. Costa Sr., a four-letter man at both Brown and Lincoln Universities, excelled in all sports, and in the 1940’s and 1950’s coached and guided many of the youths in New Bedford. He became a highly respected spokesman for the underprivileged and low-income residents of the city of New Bedford. |
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Rodney French Plaque Rodney French Blvd. (Hazelwood Park) |
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This plaque and monument was erected by the African-American citizens of New Bedford in honor of former Mayor Rodney French (1853-1854) who fought the causes of slavery and for freedom. The present plaque was put up by the school children of New Bedford when they learned the original plaque was removed by vandals. |
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