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.
Located on the western side of Central Park, Alexander von Humboldt Monument is dedicated to the explorer, geographer and naturalist Friedrich Heinrich Alexander von Humboldt. Set on a paved walkway, this monument is situated close to Naturalists' Gate. Designed by the sculptor Gustaf Blaeser, this bronze bust was gifted by Humboldt Memorial Association.
The Bloomberg Tower or One Beacon Court is a massive 246-meter skyscraper in the busiest part of New York. Designed by the famous architects Cesar Pelli and Associates, it is a mammoth structure of steel, glass and chrome built to awe and intimidate. One can guess its size by the fact that it covers an entire block. The Tower affords a breathtaking view of New York. It houses the headquarters of the Bloomberg L.P., a huge financial services and news corporation. Besides corporate offices, the Tower includes 105 luxury condominiums starting from the 30th floor onwards. Besides this, the Tower also includes several restaurants. Condominium rentals are also available.
