Traffic was allowed to drive through arch until 1971. Inside is 102-step spiral staircase now closed to public. 2 statues of George Washington added to north side in 1916. Full site history via<LINK> Read more.
You must visit this historical place when you are in NY ! Built by French. Don't miss to take a few postcards photos.
The crown reopened in summer 2009 for the first time since 9/11 and will be open until 2011 when it is closed for renovations. Read more.
An authentic Egyptian Obelisk just like that popping up opposite the Metropolitan museum, the small things that make Central Park unique.
The GCT Centennial logo is set to 7:13pm, which in military time (1913) represents the year NYC's Gilded Age marvel opened.
Booth has hidden staircase for workers to descend to breakroom between this level & Lower Dining Concourse. Clock set to ensure accuracy with Naval Observatory in Bethesda, MD.More site info via<LINK> Read more.
The allegorical 1913 sculpture represents “Duty” and “Sacrifice.” Don't miss the marker for FDNY horses, located in front of the fountain.
Diving Eagle. Bronze statue dedication in 1963 attended by President JFK. Created by Italian-born sculptor Albino Manca who also designed Gate of Life in Queens Children’s Zoo. More info via<LINK>. Read more.
8 19'-ft tall slabs in 2 rows of 4 containing names, ranks & states of 4,601 U.S. servicemen who lost their lives in Atlantic Ocean during WWII. Dedicated 1959. More site info via <LINK> Read more.
This site contains the known remains of more than 400 enslaved and free Africans buried here between 1690 and 1794.
This site contains the remains of hundreds of Africans buried during the 17th and 18th centuries. Read more.
The monument was a gift from the City of Buenos Aires and is a smaller-scale replica from the original at BA. Jose de San Martin, helped Argentina, Chile and Peru gain independence from the Spaniards Read more.