The fight is on to break up Central Park's 'boy's club'

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Movement Grows To Get Statues Of Historical Women In Central Park
Movement Grows To Get Statues Of Historical Women In Central Park


When you think of New York, you most likely think of Central Park. The trees, the fountains, the water, Strawberry Fields, and of course, the magnificent sculptures.

There are currently 22 statues of historical figures in Central Park — all are men. In this exclusive "club" are the likes of Alexander Hamilton, Christopher Columbus, William Shakespeare, and many more.

While there are several fictional female characters, including as Mother Goose, Alice in Wonderland, and Juliet (alongside Romeo), the 843 acre park is missing those historical ladies that made an impact on our nation.



Coline Jenkins of Old Greenwich, Connecticut has a few suggestions for aiding this disparity. As the great-great-granddaughter of famed suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Jenkins has made it her mission to bring some feminine power to the male dominated Central Park.

Well, Jenkins was been heard and plans to erect statues of the women suffragists, including her great-great-grandmother and Susan B. Anthony, have received initial approval from the New York City Parks Department for the West 77th St. entrance of the park.

No news yet on when these sculptures will be constructed, as they have to raise the funds first. And apparently, sculptures are very, very expensive.

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