Washington Square Arch stands at a height of 77 feet (23.47 meters), at the point where the Fifth Avenue meets the Washington Square Park. This marble arch is the park's most well-known monument, however this one isn't the original. The original was constructed of plaster and wood in 1889 and it was one of four arches built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of George Washington's inauguration as the President of the United States. The famed architect Stanford White designed this one three years later in 1892, however the statues of Washington on its piers were not added until 20 years later. The arch is made of Westchester marble and it is a must-visit attraction when strolling between the West and East Village or exploring around NYU.
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Washington Sq N New York, NY 10003 ·347.75 mi
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yelpHands down my favorite park in the world. Everyone is here and they exist and it's nice and accepting. Love the monks. They're my favorite.
MoreExiting the Central Park area and we made our way here to the Washington Square Arch. Beautiful point of interest and worth exploring the neighboring area shops. The surrounding park area is...
MoreWashington Square Arch - Der riesige Bogen im Washington Square Park ist ein ikonisches Symbol dieses Teils von New York. Er wirkt majestätisch und fügt sich dennoch ganz natürlich in den Park...
MoreI love Washington Square Park and the West Village. The arch is its mascot so to speak. If you stand between the arch and the fountain you can see the Empire State Building through the arch. West...
MoreBeautiful arch and a very lively park! It's pretty to see once but I wouldn't need to go back. However, I'd recommend visiting at least once while in New York! There are tons of restaurants and...
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