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This is an image of a famous work of public art called Civic Virtue. It stands beside Queens Borough Hall in Kew Gardens. Civic Virtue has an interesting history. It used to sit in City Hall Park, but was banished to Queens by then-Mayor Laguardia because he didn't like it. It was considered rather racy for its time. It depicts a man (representing good government) beating down two evil women (representing coruption). If you'd like to learn more about Civic Virtue, click here.

- posted by Base10 @ 12:44 PM