PARK FACT:
The current Washington Square Park arch was built between 1890 and 1892 to replace a wooden arch that was created to commemorate the centennial of Washington's inauguration in 1889.
Washington Square Park
Highlights
Alexander Lyman Holley Monument
In Honor of Alexander Lyman Holley Foremost Among Those Whose Genius and Energy Established in America and Improved Throughout the World The Manufacture of… Read More
George Washington Acccompanied by Fame and Valor
This marble statue depicts a resolute George Washington (1732–1799) as Commander-in-Chief. Standing in repose on the northern face of Washington Square Arch’s eastern… Read More
George Washington Accompanied by Wisdom and Justice
This elaborate marble statue depicts American Revolutionary War General and President George Washington (1732–1799). Standing in stately repose before human… Read More
Giuseppe Garibaldi Monument
This monument is dedicated to General Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807–1882), the 19th century Italian patriot who crusaded for a unified Italy during the European era of state… Read More
Shirley Hayes and the Preservation of Washington Square Park
In the early 1950s, the City of New York proposed running a four-lane, partially sunken roadway through the middle of Washington Square Park. In February 1952, Mrs.… Read More
Washington Square Park
Washington Square Park is named for George Washington (1732-1799), who served as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War and presided over… Read More
