Happy PRIDE
It’s the 52nd anniversary of the Stonewall Inn Riots which took place a few blocks away from Washington Square Park. In 2019, on the 50th Anniversary of what we now call PRIDE, in honor of … Read more…
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The Arch at Washington Square Park Turns 126 Years Old
Official Dedication Ceremony Took Place May 4th, 1895 The official dedication ceremony and unveiling of the Arch at Washington Square Park took place on May 4th, 1895. This marks the storied and beloved monument as … Read more…
104 Years Ago, Artists Took Over the Arch Declaring “Free & Independent Republic of Washington Square”
Dubbed “Arch Conspirators,” John Sloan Memorialized the Takeover of the Arch in 1917 Much about Washington Square Park today remains informed by the artist-led Arch Conspirators’ takeover of the Arch in 1917 and the Folk … Read more…
NYC’s First Snow of 2020 at Washington Square Park with Christmas Tree Lit!
Happy first snow of 2020 in NYC which occurred last night into this morning. Since we were deprived of a real snowstorm last year, yesterday’s magical storm was most welcome. The park always looks beautiful … Read more…
Trump Flag Hoisted Onto Washington Square Arch Overnight, Later Removed
https://twitter.com/parinlalala/status/1316076554233970688?s=21 In the wee hours of Tuesday morning, a small, dark blue Trump flag was hoisted onto the Washington Square Arch’s southeast column facing into the park. The Arch is very heavily lit tho’ this … Read more…
NYPD Still Guarding the Washington Square Arch
In late June, the Arch at Washington Square Park was doused with red paint. This occurred after the NYPD attacked protesters the previous evening at the Queer Liberation March for Black Lives against police brutality … Read more…
One Year Ago: Washington Square Arch in PRIDE Colors
Last night, NYPD attacked Queer Liberation Protesters Outside the Park It’s the 51st anniversary of the Stonewall Inn Riots and NYPD attacked Queer Liberation March protesters along Washington Square North yesterday. Separate post to follow. … Read more…
Washington Square Arch, Other City, Park Landmarks Will be Lit Green Tonight to Honor NYC Parks Workers
Arch Will be Lit Green Evenings Through end of June New York City landmarks and iconic structures, including the Washington Square Arch, Empire State Building and Coney Island Parachute Jump, will “go green” tonight Thursday, … Read more…
Washington Square Park Arch – View During a Pandemic, NYC
Monday at the park by The Arch. Photo: My New York
Washington Square Arch Turns 125 Years Old Today
Official Dedication Ceremony Took Place on This Date in 1895 The official dedication ceremony and unveiling of the Arch at Washington Square Park took place on May 4th, 1895. This makes the storied monument 125 … Read more…
Washington Square Tree Lighting Ceremony to Take Place December 9th; 95th Year at the Park
New Date! Moved from Wednesday, December 4th to Monday, December 9th Mark your calendar … the 95th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Washington Square Park will take place this year on Wednesday, December 4th Monday, … Read more…
Did George Washington Actually Say the Words at Top of the Washington Square Arch?
“Let Us Raise a Standard to Which the Wise and Honest Can Repair” Words attributed to George Washington on the Arch are from the 1797 U.S. Constitutional Convention – but some dispute he said them … Read more…
Scenes from a City Park: Late August Washington Square
Coverage – Part II – on the precarious state of the Washington Square Park trees coming next. Photos: Cathryn
Washington Square Arch in PRIDE colors This Weekend Starting Tonight, June 28 & Saturday, June 29
The World Pride Parade 2019 will take place in Greenwich Village this Sunday, June 30th. It is the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Inn Riots in Greenwich Village, not far from Washington Square Park. (See … Read more…
The Washington Square Arch + Fountain On, Rainy Night
Always nice to walk through the park on a rainy night. Last night, rainy Wednesday. Photos: Cathryn