Towering 100 feet (30.48 meter) above the ground, the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument was built by talented brothers Charles and Arthur Stoughton to pay homage to the brave heroes of the civil war. The monument was constructed after deriving inspiration from the Greek Choragic Monument of Lysicrates and was unveiled in 1902. Its ornamented dome rests atop more than ten Corinthian columns and names of various war regiments can be read on the plinths erected around the monument. The monument is brought to life during Memorial Day, as many locals gather here to pay their respects to the soldiers and sailors who laid their lives during the war.
Phone: (212) 639-9675
Cross Streets: Between W 64th St and W 63rd St
89 Riverside Blvd New York, NY 10069 ·349.59 mi
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yelpPeaceful, calm, unknown. Some words that come to mind when thinking of this place. Not too many people know this and I just stumbled upon this monument 18 years after coming to NYC. It's not a...
MoreI always know I have arrived to run at the park when I see this majestic monument. It's located at 89th street and Riverside Drive. It commemorates the Union Army soldiers and sailors who served...
More3.5 stars. Nice place over the Hudson River, with nice views of the water as well as benches to sit and watch life go by. The monument itself is nothing overly spectacular, but it's well kept,...
MoreNice view of the hippo playground and Hudson River. It's sad the parks department has let it fall into such disrepair.
MoreThe Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument is a part of the National treasure. It was defaced by vandals in the late 60's and early 70's. Much of the graffiti has been removed, but some is impossible to...
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