Not many tourists visit the Tweed Courthouse but head here if you want an insider look at New York's politics with all its scandals. This stately Neoclassical building is typical of 19th century Victorian architecture in America. It is a designated National Historic Landmark and New York City Landmark, and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. In fact, after the City Hall facing it, this courthouse is the city's second oldest government building. Formerly known as the site of a major political scandal, today, it houses the city's Department of Education and is open to guided tours. The courthouse has also been filmed for movies like Gangs of New York and Kramer vs. Kramer.
This national monument in Lower Manhattan is the excavation site of over 400 African-Americans buried in the 17th and 18th Centuries during the era of slavery in the settlement of New Amsterdam. The bodies were discovered in 1991 during the construction of a federal office building at 290 Broadway, which is now home to the monument's visitor center. There are an estimated 200 bodies still buried under the monument. The African Burial Ground Monument also functions as a memorial site, which was built in 2007. The memorial itself is located at the burial ground on the corner of Duane and Elk Streets.
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.
Eleanor Roosevelt Monument is dedicated to the First Lady Roosevelt (1884-1962) and was installed in 1996. It was inaugurated in the presence of Hillary Rodham Clinton. The sculptor is Penelope Jencks and the statue shows the first lady leaning against a stone in a thoughtful mood. This monument is a part of Riverside Park; a landmark of New York City. The park has rocky landscapes, smooth lawns, and clumps of trees that give a tranquil view of the riverside. It features a whole lot of recreational facilities including field, skate zone and marina.
