Writer Henry James used Washington Square as the name (and setting) for for one of his well known novels published in 1881; it was also one of his least favorite of ones he’d written. James grew up nearby on Washington Place and his grandmother lived at 18 Washington Square North (now part of 2 Fifth [...]
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Why did Henry James hate the Washington Square Arch? Meanwhile, the Arch officially turns 117
Posted by cathryn on May 8, 2012
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2012/05/08/why-did-henry-james-hate-the-washington-square-arch-meanwhile-the-arch-officially-turns-117/
Art Blog Looks at Art Featuring Washington Square Park
An art blog put together by British artist Poul Webb takes a look at art which has featured Washington Square. Webb has put together quite a collection of artwork that features the Park. He reflects, “I’ve noticed that a lot of American artists, particularly those associated with New York City, like the Ashcan School, have [...]
Posted by cathryn on April 16, 2012
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2012/04/16/art-blog-looks-at-art-featuring-washington-square-park/
51st Anniversary of the Washington Square Folk Riots
Re-posted; Originally Published April 14, 2011 to commemorate the 50th Anniversary last year – Last month, I wrote of a scheduled event at Washington Square Park April 9th to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the “Washington Square Folk Riots.” In the end, this event did not happen. Apparently, there was some disharmony between Izzy Young, [...]
Posted by cathryn on April 9, 2012
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2012/04/09/51st-anniversary-of-the-washington-square-folk-riots/
Untapped New York Looks at WSP’s “Hidden History”
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 [...]
Posted by cathryn on March 26, 2012
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2012/03/26/untapped-new-york-looks-at-wsps-hidden-history/
The Arch’s Roman Numerals
It’s funny when you notice something that you never have before. Walking from the Eastern side of the Park towards the Arch the other day, I noticed, for the first time, that there are Roman numerals up top on the eastern side of the structure. Having not thought about reading Roman numerals in a pretty [...]
Posted by cathryn on February 15, 2012
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2012/02/15/the-archs-roman-numerals/
NYU Buildings Cast Shadow on the Park — A Look Back at the building of NYU’s Kimmel Center
Updated — I came across this photo on Twitter taken by Rebecca Stern who says it is the view from the NYU Stern Building but it feels more like it’s taken from the Kimmel Center. Nonetheless, this certainly shows how the NYU buildings cast a shadow on Washington Square reaching to the middle of the [...]
Posted by cathryn on February 8, 2012
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2012/02/08/nyu-buildings-cast-shadow-on-the-park-a-look-back-at-the-building-of-nyus-kimmel-center/
The History of the Washington Square Christmas Tree — Tree from First Tree Lighting Ceremony in 1924 Was Planted in the Park In Spirit of “Wise Use”
“Researching Greenwich Village History”, an NYU site, recently uncovered the history of the first Washington Square Christmas tree. It turns out that the tree propped up in the front of the Arch at the first tree lighting ceremony in 1924 was later planted in the park. Words to the carols – to prompt the sing [...]
Posted by cathryn on December 20, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/12/20/the-history-of-the-washington-square-christmas-tree-tree-from-first-tree-lighting-ceremony-in-1924-was-planted-in-the-park-where-if-it-still-exists-is-apparently-unknown/
After Over 100 Years, Dueling Returns to the Park! — Sunday, August 28th (Update: CANCELLED)
Cancelled due to forthcoming storm; will be rescheduled – The Martinez Academy of Arms will present dueling in Washington Square Park on Sunday, August 28th from 5-7 p.m. at the Holley Plaza (west of the Fountain). The Broome Street-based school, which teaches the European tradition of fencing arts, will hold a “demonstration of the art [...]
Posted by cathryn on August 25, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/08/25/dueling-in-the-park-sunday-august-28th-5-7-p-m/
Garibaldi Uncloaked, Unscaffolded and Restored! Barring Last Minute Setbacks, Eastern End of Park to Open Soon
Updated 5/26 – Poor Garibaldi Statue… he’s had a rough time — first moved from his original location, looking worn down, exposed to the elements, then covered in a gawdy blue cloak (for a long stretch) and, more recently, encased in scaffolding. But now Garibaldi’s been uncloaked, cleaned, restored, re-patinized and unscaffolded and is looking [...]
Posted by cathryn on May 25, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/05/25/garibaldi-uncloaked-unscaffolded-and-restored-barring-last-minute-setbacks-eastern-end-of-park-to-open-soon/
The 50th Anniversary of the Washington Square Folk Riots; Commemorative Event Canceled; NPR Does Story
Last month, I wrote of a scheduled event at Washington Square Park April 9th (last Saturday) to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the “Washington Square Folk Riots.” In the end, this event did not happen. Apparently, there was some disharmony between Izzy Young, a key figure of that day, and the organizer, Russell Hicks. Young [...]
Posted by cathryn on April 14, 2011
http://washingtonsquareparkblog.com/2011/04/14/the-50th-anniversary-of-the-washington-square-folk-riots-commemorative-event-canceled-npr-does-story/
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