Arch de Triomphe - New York, NY
Posted by: bluesnote
N 40° 43.876 W 073° 59.823
18T E 584691 N 4509409
This Arch de Triomphe, called Washington Square Arch, is the centerpiece of the park and for the city.
Waymark Code: WMR1V6
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 04/29/2016
Views: 12
Named after the first president of the United States. The arch also has frieze art on the underside of the arch. The park and arch were built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Presidents inauguration in New York City in 1789. Washington Square park is one of the most famous and visited parks in the city. Many of the building surround the park belong to New York University. The park attracts street performers alike. There are two geocaches in the park. One traditional and one Virtual. The arch is about 50 feet tall by 75 feet wide. This arch is a scaled replica of the original in Paris, France.