Washington Square Arch
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Greenwich Village, New York
"centennial of George Washington’s presidency"(5 Tips)
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IWalked Audio ToursJuly 3, 2012Traffic was allowed to drive through arch until 1971. Inside is 102-step spiral staircase now closed to public. 2 statues of George Washington added to north side in 1916. Full site history via<LINK> Read more
- ArtNerdNewYorkMay 6, 2012In 1889, to mark the centennial of George Washington’s presidency, the city of New York constructed a wood and plaster arch at the North End of Washington Square Park, at the foot of 5th Ave. It was Read more
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍December 30, 2019Built in 1892 to celebrate the centennial of George Washington's inauguration as president.The arch is a photo op spot.With a pro cam you should be able to capture one with Empire state Building in it
Yell up to the top of the Arch, prepare to be amazed by the acoustical reverb of this little spot. Music performances here are extremely cool to hear here.
Martin S.November 28, 2015It's actually a replica of the arc de triomphe in Paris, and other places around the world. As expected. It's an arch at Washington Square.- ArtNerdNewYorkMay 7, 2012In 1889, to mark the centennial of George Washington’s presidency, the city of New York constructed a wood and plaster arch at the North End of Washington Square Park, at the foot of 5th Avenue. Read more
Carl GriffinDecember 25, 2015Beautiful triumphal arch. You used to be able to climb to the top and drive underneath.
Alpha Epsilon PiJuly 11, 2012On November 7, 1913, the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity was founded here. Almost a hundred years later, AEPi has 9,000 undergraduate members, 90,000 living alumni, and over 160 chapters in 5 countries.
PatrickSeptember 28, 2015Great people watching and performers with cool views of Empire State Building and One World Trade
Greenwich Village Literary Pub CrawlJune 20, 2012A poet, a painter and a da-daist, along with some local actors held a unique revolution here. Curious, check us out this Saturday! Read more
Architect Stanford White designed both the marble arch (1898) and its wooden predecessor (1889). The 1st marked 100 years since President George Washington's inauguration in NYC. Read more
I love hanging out here and people watching. One of the best spots in the city!
Check out by the arch on warm Saturdays and see the sand paintings in action
Ronald Beline MendesApril 13, 2013It used to be a lot darker before it was cleaned and renovated a couple of years ago...
- Taste of the Village is up at 6:30 p.m., Wed., 9/14, just behind the arch. Tickets available on site for food and wine are $50.
Pauline PJune 14, 2015Tip: Don't walk through the park to the right of the arch, at night. It smells like piss.
HashtagNYUNovember 16, 2012The unofficial mascot of NYU. Now the question is, which is the best mascot: the arch, the bobcat, or the torch?
Kimberly SApril 23, 2011Let us raise a standard to which the wise and the honest can repair. The event is in the hand of God. -Washington
Vicente MartinezAugust 27, 2015Uno de los puntos icónicos de Nueva York. El arco da mucho juego a la hora de hacer fotos.
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