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The Arch Conspirators
On January 23, 1917, a group of Village Bohemians stole to the top of the Washington Square Arch for a fête. Poet Gertrude more…
From Potter’s Field to Parade Ground
January 16, 1826 is a significant date in Washington Square Park’s history. Not because anything particularly grand or exciting more…
Winter is Coming
Winter isn’t just coming, it’s here! As the season transitions from the busier warm months to a quieter cold period, it’s more…
What We’re Thankful For
With the Thanksgiving season upon us, we’re reflecting on what we’re grateful for this season, like new leadership at the more…
Happy Birthday, Stanford White
The Early Years Lifelong New Yorker. Brilliant architect. Society man. Philanderer. Victim. Birthday boy. From the more…
What’s that Smell?
Have you ever been enjoying a lovely fall stroll through Washington Square Park and had your tranquil bubble popped by an more…
The Original Parkies
This Native American Heritage month we’re taking the opportunity to explore the story of the Indigenous people that lived their more…
Sukkah in the Square
You may have noticed a new structure in Arch Plaza. It’s a Sukkah! Sukkah, which roughly translates from Hebrew to english more…
Uncovering a Piece of History
224 years ago, New York City was in a situation many of us may find familiar today. An epidemic (yellow fever, not COVID-19) was more…
Hydration Helpers
High above the scorching hot pavement, the boughs of New York City’s street trees stretch into a verdant green canopy. These more…