New York City USA - Washington Square Arch 01

New York City USA - Washington Square Arch 01
Originally uploaded by Daniel Mennerich

THANKS TO DANIEL MENNERICH for permission to include his photograph in my personal online blog. Text below furnished by photographer:

New York City USA - Washington Square Arch 01
In 1889, to celebrate the centennial of George Washington's inauguration as president of the United States, a large plaster and wood Memorial Arch was erected over Fifth Avenue just north of the park. The temporary plaster and wood arch was so popular that in 1892 a permanent marble arch, designed by the New York architect Stanford White, was erected, standing 23 m was built just inside the park. During the excavations for the eastern leg of the arch, human remains, a coffin and a gravestone dated 1803 were uncovered 10 feet (3 m) below ground level.The inscription on the arch reads:

Let us raise a standard to which the wise and the honest can repair. The event is in the hand of God. — Washington

Uploaded by Daniel Mennerich on 17 Oct 10, 7.17PM PST.
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MY COMMENTS ABOUT THIS GREENWICH VILLAGE LANDMARK

Has anyone ever climbed this to hang out for a few day. It appears that one might be able to conceal themselves were it not for helicopters that survey the area. I would guess that somebody has at least attempted to climb this. It would be relatively easy with the right equipment.