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Washington square park

The wooden triumphal arch of New York’s Washington Square Park was made by the architect Stanford White in 1889. It was designed to celebrate the centenary of George Washington’s inauguration in New York. The temporary arch was topped with a wooden sculpture of the first president and was designed in classical motifs that were made with plaster. The arch was white and impressive to look at. It eventually became a permanent monument in the park.  Once it was commissioned to become permanent, they made it of marble. It stands at 73 feet and 6 inches and it was dedicated on May 4, 1895.

The arch was beautified decorated with allegorical figures and classical motifs that are reflected throughout. Frederic MacMonnies was the sculptor.

There are two huge American eagle sculptures made by Phillippe Martiny and it looks as if they are guarding the area against the north and south. They can be found above the keystones.

 Washington Square Park Chess

Stationary chess tables located on the southwest corner, are available for you to play chess. There are plenty of onlookers and this makes playing more exciting. The tables were featured in the 1994 film 'Searching for Bobby Fisher'. You will always find a game to play in Washington Square. There is a varied skill level and it will also cost you 5 dollars for two games.

Washington Square Park History

Washington Square Park was a six-and-a-half-acre plot that was designated as a potter’s field between 1797 and 1826. The east of potter’s field was church cemeteries and the largest part belongs to The Scotch Presbyterian Church. This is where the poor, brothel women, sick, and the rest of the city’s undesirable were buried. In the center of the square stood the gallows which is where the fountain stands now. This is also where the guilt was executed till 1820 and they were put in the ground with other deceased.

Mayor Philip Hone then allowed the city’s Seventh Regiment to make use of the square as a drill field in 1827. The regiment then expanded the field to almost fourteen acres when they needed more space. Because of the militia’s heavy artillery, some of the crushed coffins and skulls were unearthed and the bodies were then exhumed and reburied somewhere else. The land was then fenced in and landscaped.

The Fifth Avenue springs up from the Washington Square Arch and it travels to the North. It houses some of the most prestigious buildings in Manhattan. The arch was first built out of wood and plaster to commemorate the 100th anniversary of George Washington’s inauguration and since the locals loved it, the arch was then designed out of marble.

The interior door of the arch was sealed due to an incident that occurred in 1917.  Two of the painters by the name of John Sloan and Marcel Duchamp with three of their friends broke into the interior staircase of the arch, climbed to the top, lite Japanese lanterns, and fired cap pistols. This made the citizens angry, so they locked it.  Only some lucky tourists were able to tour the arch.

FDNY

FDNY Fun Facts 

- The first woman Firefighter in NYC and also in the US was at the Oceanus Engine Company 11 in 1818

- The first firefighting apparatus comprised of a horse-drawn steam-powered pumper

- The gear of firefighters can weigh over 50 pounds without the addition of the tools

- The most common causes of fires in NYC are smoking, electrical fires and cooking

- Firefighting became a paid career in 1865

- The FDNY became the largest department-based EMS system in the country after the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation’s EMS Division merged with the FDNY 

The FDNY Academy

Also known as the Probationary Firefighter School, the FDNY Fire Academy is a challenging 18-week program that prepares future firefighters. The training is fast-paced and rigorous. The academy has a state of the art 'burned buildings' where new firefighters can do training.

The Academy opened after the 9/11 incident. This training is essential for probationary firefighter’s preparation before they can graduate. 

Famous Kiss

Famous picture New York

The picture was taken by Alfred Eisenstaedt and it shows a U.S Navy sailor kissing a nurse on the Victory over Japan Day,  in New York City’s Times Square.

It became a cultural artifact. The picture was first published in Life magazine under the title of V-J Day in Times Square. It also has become one of the most popular and iconic images of the 20th century.

Due to the fact that the picture was taken in the spur of the moment, and amidst a frequently changing event during the celebration, Eisenstaedt was not able to get the name and details of the man and woman. It remained a mystery for some time. Over the years, lots of people have claimed to be the people in the photograph and one of them was George Mendonsa who was later confirmed to be a sailor in recent years and with the use of facial recognition technology.

Top Things To Do In Dumbo Brooklyn

A.I.R. Gallery

DUMBO is popular for its fascinating art scene and one of the best places to go if you are an art lover would be the A.I.R. Gallery.

It was founded in 1972 and it was the first all-female cooperative gallery in the US. You can see exhibits of emerging female artists during your trip there.

The PowerHouse Arena

This is a gallery, bookshop, boutique, and a space for events. The building attracts creative people from across the globe. It was founded in the Fall of 2006 by a world-renowned art book publisher, PowerHouse Books.

Make sure you visit the Arena Sky Lounge which is a multifunctional gallery, green room, and VIP lounge filled with a wide variety of books.

St. Ann's Warehouse

This is a perfect place to go if you are a theatre lover as the warehouse offers exciting theatre and music shows.

Visit the most popular Instagram Spot in Brooklyn

Lots of tourists visit Washington Street located between the Front and Water Streets. They go there just to get Instagram-worthy pictures of the Manhattan Bridge. The cobblestone streets brings you back in time Make sure you do not miss this opportunity while you are in the neighborhood.

Dumbo Brooklyn Restaurants

The two of the best pizzerias in NYC are Grimaldi and Juliana. The best part is that they are just right next to each other.

If you want to eat family-pleasing fast food, you can head to ShakeShack which is located at 1 Old Fulton Street.

These chains of shops are popularly known to have the best burgers in NYC.

You can also try out Luke’s Lobster Rolls which is just close to Jane’s Carousel in the Smokestack building located on Brooklyn Bridge Park. The restaurant serves fresh lobster rolls, you can also get salads and soups as well. If you are visiting in the winter, they are unfortunately closed during that season.

You can also head to Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory where you can try out their ice cream. It is located at the 1922 firehouse, located on the Ferry Landing.

Other notable Dumbo Brooklyn Restaurants are The Osprey and The River Café.

Downtown Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn is certainly at the center of all things in the city. It is bordered by Brooklyn Heights, Fort Greene, and Boerum Hill.

Although the area is mainly for business, there are also places where you can relax and enjoy Brooklyn’s culture, arts, and entertainment.

The outdoor space MetroTech commons is the perfect place to go if you are looking for arts and entertainment. It hosts special performances, exhibits, and events.

Downtown Brooklyn is also the perfect place to go if you are looking for a low-key restaurant or experience the nightlife scenes. 

Statue of Liberty - New York, New York 

Statue of Liberty meaning

The Statue of Liberty can be found in Upper New York Bay and it is a universal symbol of freedom.

It was mainly соnсеіvеd аѕ an еmblеm tо ѕhоw the frіеndѕhір between thе people of thе U.S аnd Frаnсе,  as a ѕіgn оf thеіr mutual dеѕіrе fоr liberty.  

The statue had more meaning over time, especially as it greets millions of immigrants. She is the Mother of Exiles. She also gives hope and opportunity for people that are seeking a better life in America.

Statue of Liberty Ferry

The only provider of Ferry service to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Islands is the  Statue Cruises company. You are going to need a ticket to visit both islands and it includes the audio tour.

You can find ticket information for groups and individuals online at Statue Cruises. You may also buy tickets at Castle Clinton in Battery Park, New York, or at the ferry departure point in New Jersey.

The Statue of Liberty Ferry schedule does change seasonally and also during periods of high tourism.

Statue of Liberty History   

In 1865, after the American Civil War stopped, the French historian Edouard de Laboulaye proposed that France should build a statue to give the United States to celebrate the nation’s success in building a viable democracy.

The project was given to Frederic Auguste Bartholdi who is known for large-scale sculptures and the goal was to build the sculpture in time for the centennial of the Declaration of Independence in 1876.

The project was meant to be a joint effort between the two countries and the French people were mainly building the statue and its assembly, while the Americans had to build the pedestal that it will stand on.

The work on the sculpture did not begin until 1875 because of the need to raise funds for the statue.

The statue depicted a woman that is holding a torch in her raised right hand with a tablet in her left where July 4, 1776, was the adoption date of the Declaration of Independence engraved on it.

Bartholdi also called on Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel, the designer of Paris’ Eiffel Tower. to create the skeleton on which the skin will be assembled.

Eiffel with Eugene-Emmanuel Viollet-de-Duc then built the skeleton out of iron pylon and steel which allows the copper skin to move independently. This is necessary so that she can endure strong winds.

As work went on in France, on the actual statue, there was a fundraising effort in the United States so they could build the pedestal. To do so, they organized benefits, contests, and exhibitions.

The New York newspaperman Joseph Pulitzer used his paper, the World,  for raising the last necessary funds.

American architect Richard Morris Hunt was appointed to design the statue’s pedestal inside the courtyard of Fort Wood.

Bartholdi completed the statue in 1885 and it was disassembled and packed in over 200 crates before it was shipped to New York. It arrived in New York aboard the French frigate Isere.

It took four months for workers to reassemble the statue and mounted it on the pedestal. It reached a height of 305 feet.

The Statue of Liberty was then dedicated in front of thousands of spectators by president Grover Cleveland on October 28, 1886.