No, I haven't been to France recently.... just
Washington Square Park!
This park is pretty famous, and I can still remember the first time I saw it in
When Harry Met Sally.
I thought it was lovely then, and nothing has changed! While the whole park is pretty beautiful, the arch is my favorite part.
As wikipedia explains:
In 1889, to celebrate the centennial of George Washington's inauguration as president of the United States, a large plaster and wood Memorial Arch was erected. The temporary plaster and wood arch was so popular that in 1892 a permanent marble arch, designed by the New York architect Stanford White, was erected. White modeled the arch after the 1806 Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
Isn't it beautiful? I love checking out all the intricate details.
As a further testament to the first US president, 2 statues of George Washington were 1918. The statues are very different, but they lend a lot of meaning to the inscription on the arch:
Let us raise a standard to which the wise and the honest can repair. The event is in the hand of God. - George Washington
I must admit, it never ceases to amaze me how many beautiful things can be found throughout NYC! If you ever have the time, I highly recommend a quick trip to Washington Square Park (the bottom of 5th Avenue).
Thanks for visiting- I hope you have a great day!
