Historic Statue Sitting in New Spot at Johnson City Park

The larger-than-life statue of Harry L. Johnson is back at Workers Park in Johnson City but it's now at a more prominent spot.

The memorial honoring the youngest brother of Endicott Johnson Shoe Company founder George F. Johnson was removed from the park last May.

The Harry L. Johnson statue had been located on the west side of Your Home Public Library. The site was some distance from the intersection of Main Street and Lester Avenue.

Village officials decided to relocate the memorial as part of a $1.4 million Workers Park improvement project. G. DeVincentis & Son Construction Company of Binghamton is the general contractor.

The statue was kept in storage for several months while work was being done in the park. It was installed in its new position a few days ago. The statue was originally dedicated in 1922.

Joshua Holland, Johnson City's director of public services, said he expects work on the park improvement project will continue for awhile longer. He'd like to see as much accomplished as possible before the job is suspended for the winter.

Concrete chess tables and a pavilion with a covered section are to be installed. Holiday decorations will be put in place soon ahead of the annual tree lighting ceremony in the park.

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