Untapped New York takes a look at The Hidden History of Washington Square Park: The Washington Square Arch has been a staple of the park since 1889. Designed by Stanford White, the arch was first built out of wood to commemorate the 100th anniversary of George Washington’s inauguration. The prominent citizens loved it and paid [...]
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Untapped New York Looks at WSP’s “Hidden History”
Posted by cathryn on March 26, 2012
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2012/03/26/untapped-new-york-looks-at-wsps-hidden-history/
Photos — And Fountain Finally Off!
In case you missed it, here’s the saga of the perpetually flowing fountain (November 17, 2011).
Posted by cathryn on November 21, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/11/21/photos-including-fountain-off/
Washington Square Fountain Often Left On To Deter “Protester” Use?
It’s past the time of year when the Washington Square fountain is typically shut off and yet, up until this morning, the fountain has been on – presumably to deter protester use of it. The fountain – when not on and also empty – has traditionally been used as a gathering space and a place [...]
Posted by cathryn on November 17, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/11/17/washington-square-fountain-remains-left-on-to-deter-protester-use/
It’s the Prime of Summer 2011 – Is Something (New) Wrong with the Washington Square Fountain?
Updated 4:45 p.m. In mid-May of this year, the new Washington Square Park fountain went under repair for two or so weeks. As part of the Bloomberg Administration’s redesign of the park, the famous fountain, in its previous location since 1871, was moved 22 feet east to align with the Arch. It is now a [...]
Posted by cathryn on August 11, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/08/11/is-something-new-wrong-with-the-washington-square-fountain/
Scene: The Fountain Last Friday Night at Sunset
FILM CANCELLED DUE TO EXPECTED RAIN Tonight at the park – “Films on the Green” – Free French Films – 8:30 p.m. featuring director Eric Rohmer’s “A Summer’s Tale.” Photo: Esther S. Kim (blog for ladies!)
Posted by cathryn on June 17, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/06/17/the-fountain-at-sunset/
What is going on with the Washington Square Park Fountain?
What’s going on with the Fountain? Erratic hours, turning off at 7 p.m. (it’s supposed to stay on ’til 11); sometimes not on at 11 a.m. in the morning lately. Yesterday, a reader reports it was not on AT ALL as of 1 p.m. and then again at 5 so off all day? Is this [...]
Posted by cathryn on June 15, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/06/15/what-is-going-on-with-the-washington-square-park-fountain/
The Fountain is On!
As of last week!
Posted by cathryn on June 6, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/06/06/the-fountain-is-on/
Pt 2- New Washington Square Park Fountain Under Repair
I received a response yesterday afternoon from the New York City Parks Department about the work currently being done on the Washington Square Fountain. According to the Parks Department’s Phil Abramson, “The contractor is performing punch-list work that is covered under their guarantee. At the fountain, this work includes replacing a number of failed bluestone [...]
Posted by cathryn on May 18, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/05/18/pt-2-is-the-washington-square-park-fountain-falling-apart-fountain-now-under-construction/
Is the New Washington Square Park Fountain Falling Apart? Fountain Now Under Wraps (Updated 5/17)
Updated May 17th, 2:52 p.m. I’ve been thinking about writing about the fountain’s construction falling apart for awhile but now it appears there’s a real reason. There are workers on the scene repairing it. A reminder: the fountain is brand new, it was reconstructed from scratch as part of Phase I of Washington Square Park’s [...]
Posted by cathryn on May 16, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/05/16/is-the-washington-square-park-fountain-falling-apart/
Washington Square Park Fountain and The Arch at Night
Photo: Re-Newelled Also, a bonus in the shot: The Empire State Building!
Posted by cathryn on August 24, 2009
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2009/08/24/washington-square-park-fountain-and-the-arch-at-night/
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