3. The Brownstone Gate’s has notable origins

Designed in the late Revival Gothic style by Richard Upjohn and his son Richard M. Upjohn, the Brownstone Gate’s arches were built between 1861 and 1863 during the Civil War. Richard Senior is remembered for designing Trinity Church on Wall Street, as well as being the first president of the American Institution of Architects. Richard Junior is interred at Green-Wood.

Made of Brownstone, this gate combines three pinnacle towers and two pointed-arch entrances. Decorated with Gothic tracery and sandstone reliefs depicting biblical and allegorical scenes, the entrance to the cemetery stands tall and strong. Finally, on either side of the arches are two pavilions for a visitors center and cemetery office.