See Rare Documents from the Planning of Central Park at an Illustrated Book Talk
See rare documents from the planning stages of NYC’s Central Park at an illustrated book talk with author and art historian Cynthia Benwall!
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The Central Park: New York’s Greatest Treasure, Book Talk
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Central Park might be the most famous and best loved example of pastoral landscape architecture in the United States, but for Upper East Siders, it’s also a brilliant backyard. If you’ve ever wondered how the extraordinary emerald oasis became a reality, join Friends of the Upper East Side Historic …
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Discover the Magic and Mysticism of Central Park with Boroughs of the Dead
Discover the ghostly traces of transcendentalism and spiritual revivals hidden within the sweeping vistas of Central Park on this tour from Boroughs of the Dead!
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The Magic and Mysticism of Central Park with Boroughs of the Dead
Discover the Magic and Mysticism of Central Park on a ghostly walking tour from Boroughs of the Dead. Central Park has as many secrets to share as it has acres. Among its sweeping vistas are hidden traces of the 19th century’s transcendentalism and spiritual revivals, echoed in the landscape aesthetics of the park. Join actress and …
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Central Park’s Lasker Rink & Pool To Be Demolished in $150 Million Park Restoration
Central Park’s North End will be getting a much-needed $150 million restoration and reconstruction, and the Lasker Rink & Pool will be demolished and completely rebuilt in a more naturalistic setting.
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Three Oversized Aluminum Horses Arrive at Entrance of Central Park
Three whimsical aluminum equine sculptures by French artist Jean-Marie Appriou now grace the entrance to Central Park off 5th Avenue. “The Horses,” ranging in size from 16 feet tall to 16 feet long, are inspired by the site and the history of horses here.
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Join Friends of the Upper East Side Historic District’s Vice President and seasoned tour guide David Karabell for a leisurely walk from the southeast corner of the Park to Bethesda Terrace. As you make our way past the Zoo, the Lake, and the Mall, find out how one of the Park’s oldest buildings turned from fortress …
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See Frederick Law Olmsted’s Abandoned Staten Island Home That Inspired Central Park
On the south shore of Staten Island, an abandoned house is the only remnant of what was Frederick Law Olmsted’s farm where he conducted his early experiments that would lead to his famous landscape designs for Central Park and more.
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How Many Squirrels Live in NYC’s Central Park?
For two weeks in October 2018 a team of over 300 volunteers took to Central Park to count all the squirrels!
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10 Fun Facts About Central Park’s Belvedere Castle in NYC, Open Today!
Following more than a year of extensive renovations, Central Park’s beloved Belvedere Castle is reopening to the public this Friday in NYC!
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NYC Filming Locations for When They See Us, About the Central Park Five on Netflix
See how the NYC and Harlem of the 1990s is recreated for Netflix’s When They See Us, the story about the Central Park Five, from filmmaker Ava DuVernay.
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Uncover the Secrets of NYC’s Central Park this Weekend
New York City’s Central Park is one of the most famous parks in the world. The iconic sites of this historic green space, visited by millions of guests per year, are easily recognized, but many people don’t know the hidden stories behind them.
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