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
George Washington Accompanied by Wisdom and Justice 
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- Sculptor: Alexander Stirling Calder
- Description: Standing figure (three/quarters round, over life-size) before two figures (over life-size) in high relief, on integral plinth, pedestal
- Materials: Granite
- Cast: 1918
- Dedicated: 1918
- Donor: Washington Arch Committee
Please note, the NAME field includes a primary designation as well as alternate namings often in common or popular usage. The DEDICATED field refers to the most recent dedication, most often, but not necessarily the original dedication date. If the monument did not have a formal dedication, the year listed reflects the date of installation.
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