Though a hidden gem, it is one of the iconic works of Swedish sculptor and painter, Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd. Non-Violence or the Knotted Gun Sculpture was sculpted in 1985 as a tribute to musician and peace activist, John Lennon. It was originally located in Central Park's Strawberry Fields. But has been a permanent fixture in the complex of the Headquarters of the United Nations. It was bestowed to the United Nations by the Government of Luxembourg in 1988. It is huge bronze idol showcasing a Colt Python .357 Magnum revolver with a coiled barrel and its muzzle marked upwards. There are two other originals of this statue in Sweden and Luxembourg, and 28 copies across the world.
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Verizon Building is a significant landmark that is located on West street. Built in 1927, this skyscraper was home to the New York Telephone Company. Being the first Art Deco high rise building, this 32-floor landmark is considered to be a fine example of the use of the step back principle in art deco design. The building is close to public transport and consists of a beautifully designed lobby area that consists of murals showing how human communication has progressed over the years.
Standing at the southwest corner of Central Park at Merchant's Gate, the park's main entrance, is the massive Maine Monument. Standing at over 44 feet (13.4 meters) tall, the monument honors the 260 American sailors who died in the explosion of the battleship Maine. The bronze figure atop the towering limestone pylon depicts Columbia Triumphant riding a chariot of three hippocampi (mythological Greek sea-horses). At the bottom of the pylon is the prow of a ship surrounded by four figures representing Fortitude & Justice, Victory, Peace, and Courage.
