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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.

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Washington Square Park

Monuments

Alexander Lyman Holley

Alexander Lyman Holley

Bust on a high central stele joined by screens to shorter side steles at right and left, the whole on a plinth resting on a semi-circular step

George Washington Acccompanied by Fame and Valor

George Washington Acccompanied by Fame and Valor

Standing figure (three/quarters round, over life-size) before two figures (over life-size) in high relief, on integral plinth, pedestal

George Washington Accompanied by Wisdom and Justice

George Washington Accompanied by Wisdom and Justice

Standing figure (three/quarters round, over life-size) before two figures (over life-size) in high relief, on integral plinth, pedestal

Giuseppe Garibaldi

Giuseppe Garibaldi

Standing figure (over life-size) on integral plinth on pedestal

Washington Square Arch

Washington Square Arch

Triumphal arch, with two eagles, spandrel figures, two pier sculptures

Washington Square Fountain

Washington Square Fountain

Circular fountain