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Washington Arch

1 Comments Published by Cedric Benetti on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 8/12/2009 02:18:00 AM.

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In 1889, to celebrate the centennial of Washington's inauguration as president, a large plaster and wood memorial arch was erected over 5th Avenue. The temporary arch was so popular that in 1892 a permanent marble arch, designed by New York architect Stanford White, was erected, standing 77 feet (23 m) inside what is today Washington Square Park.

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  1. # Blogger donna baker August 13, 2009 at 6:12 AM

    I always love the photos, but especially nice is you take time to teach us the history too - a real renaissance man Cedric.  

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