Note this motto "friendship of the English speaking peoples" is also carved above the ornate portico of this building, to the east of this plaque. Bush House was built by Irving T. Bush of the Bush Terminal Company of New York. He conceived it in 1919 as an international trade centre, a luxurious exhibition centre, with architect: fellow American, Harvey W. Corbett. But the slump made him change his plans somewhat and much of it was built as simple offices. The figures above the entrance, carved in New Jersey by Malvina Hoffman, represent England and America.
Given the American connections and the reuse of the same site, it seems likely that Bush owned this ground at the beginning of the war and philanthropically provided it temporarily for use by the American Young Mens Christian Association before erecting Bush House after the war.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
friendship of the English speaking peoples
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Eagle Hut - WW1
Although very simple this is a quality plaque. The text is carved in a serif ...
Other Subjects
Dickens Fellowship
A worldwide association of people who share an interest in the life and works of Charles Dickens, based at the Charles Dickens Museum since 1925.
Deptford History Group
2012: we can find no information about this group, so possibly it is no longer active.
Tom Thornton
Newspaper proprietor and campaigner. Born in Norwood. He became owner and editor of the Beckenham Journal, and used his influence in helping to establish the Croydon Road Recreation Ground. His pre...
The Friends of Greenwich Park
A charity dedicated to the conservation, improvement and enjoyment of Greenwich Park.
Brook and Cranleigh House Residents Association
Also known as "Brook and Cranleigh House Tenants and Residents Association". Â Active c. 2013.
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