Nike as Winged Victory at Major Mark Park in Jamaica, Queens
This statue was dedicated in 1894 in honor of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Association of Jamaica. She was designed to guard the memory of those who served in the Union Army in the Civil War — defeating the Confederacy and ending slavery in the United States. Her bronze figure, "Winged Victory," was created by Fredrick Wellington Ruckstull. She can be found in the middle of Hillside Avenue and Merrick Boulevard in Jamaica at Major Mark Park. (The address is 173-175 Hillside Avenue, in Jamaica, New York). She is more than ten feet tall, on a ten-foot pedestal. She is part of the New York City Parks and Recreation Department. Find out more about her here. Just one note on safety: This park is not very uplifting. The statue is gorgeous, but she is a bit neglected, and the vibe there is a bit sad. I wanted to leave offerings to this giant Goddess on my visit but only felt comfortable getting my photos and leaving.