Where is the arch in Washington Square Park?

The gateway to Greenwich Village, the symbolic arch is located on 5th Ave at the north end of Washington Square Park. Inspired by Roman triumphal arches, the structure was built in 1889 to celebrate the centennial of George Washington's inauguration. Originally made of wood and stucco; the Arch remains one of the Village's important urban landmarks.

What street is Washington Square Park on?

Washington Square Park is located at the base of Fifth Avenue, bordered by Waverly Place, University Place, West 4th Street, and MacDougal Street. It's just 6 blocks from the Walker Hotel Greenwich Village, or it is easily accessible via NYC Subway (A/C/E, B/D/F) to West 4th/Washington Square, and the N/R to 8th Street or the Q to Union Square, or the 4/5/6 to Union Square.

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Washington Square Park: The Heart of Greenwich Village

Washington Square Park is the locally-beloved heart of Greenwich Village spanning 9.75 acres at the base of Fifth Avenue, bordered by Waverly Place, University Place, West 4th Street, and MacDougal Street. One of the best known (and recognized due to the giant arch structure) parks in lower Manhattan, it is considered an NYC landmark as well as a meeting place and center for cultural activity. Watch students congregate around the fountain, follow a parade as they pass by, sunbathe on the lawn, play a game of chess, take your pooch for a run, or let the kids play on the monkey bars for a relaxing day at the park.
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Where is the arch in Washington Square Park?
The gateway to Greenwich Village, the symbolic arch is located on 5th Ave at the north end of Washington Square Park. Inspired by Roman triumphal arches, the structure was built in 1889 to celebrate the centennial of George Washington's inauguration. Originally made of wood and stucco; the Arch remains one of the Village's important urban landmarks.
What street is Washington Square Park on?

Washington Square Park is located at the base of Fifth Avenue, bordered by Waverly Place, University Place, West 4th Street, and MacDougal Street. It's just 6 blocks from the Walker Hotel Greenwich Village, or it is easily accessible via NYC Subway (A/C/E, B/D/F) to West 4th/Washington Square, and the N/R to 8th Street or the Q to Union Square, or the 4/5/6 to Union Square.