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Architecture Images- Central Park Gapstow Bridge |
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1895 |
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stone |
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Bridge |
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The Gapstow Bridge is another
Central Park icon. It spans the northeast end of the
Pond
providing the area with a defining scenic enhancement as well as an
excellent place to view the the City skyline. The original Gapstow Bridge was built in 1874 and designed by Jacob Wrey Mould. It was a unique wooden bridge with ornamented cast iron railings. Apparently, due to wear and tear it only lasted a little more than twenty years. This current stone replacement is a sturdy structure that compliments the water and grassy slopes that it surrounds. During the warmer weather foliage will completely cover the bridge camouflaging its shape with a cloak of green. |
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thanks to www.centralpark2000.com & www.centralparknyc.org |
