Washington Square Arch, New York City, NY

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Description

This Washington Square Arch by Stanford White was unveiled in 1892 in Washington Square Park in New York City, NY.

Built to commemorate the centennial of George Washington presidency, the Roman triumphal arch stands 77 feet tall. Imagery throughout the arch relate to Washington’s role in both war and peace through the American Revolution and his Presidency. For example, two sculptures on the arch depict George Washington at President and Commander in Chief.

This photo and description of the Washington Square Arch in New York City, NY are part of materials from the Greenwich Village Historic District nomination form for the National Register of Historic Places.

Citation

This primary source comes from the Records of the National Park Service.

National Archives Identifier: 75319568

Full Citation: Washington Square Arch, New York City, NY; 1892 (Photographs 1977-1978); National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records: New York; National Register of Historic Places and National Historic Landmarks Program Records, 2013 – 2017; Records of the National Park Service, Record Group 79; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/washington-square-arch-new-york-city-ny/, December 26, 2025]

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