Washington Square Arch
How History, Community, and Art can Define an Iconic New York City Monument.
The Washington Square Arch was built in 1892 — to commemorate the centennial of George Washington’s inauguration — in the heart of Greenwich Village. Designed by architect Stanford White as a permanent monument in Washington Square Park the Arch is a majestic marble structure, and stands as one of the city’s most iconic civic landmarks.
As the future of our monuments are being reconsidered — we should all pause to appreciate the cultural significance of Washington Square Park — and its impact on everyone in New York City.
Unforgotten Films (S1:E5)
Location: Washington Square Park (New York NY)
Duration: 5:28 (minutes)
Release: March 04, 2022
Featuring
Sheryl Woodruff (Washington Square Park Conservancy)
Nicholas Baume (Public Art Fund)
Karen Karbiener (Walt Whitman Initiative)
Michelle Young (Untapped New York)
Special Thanks
New York City Department of Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks)
Washington Square Park Conservancy & Public Art Fund
Funding Support
Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC)
New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA)
Project Team
Aaron Asis (Creator & Producer)
Jett Cain and Danielle Ricciardi (Video & Editing)
Untapped New York (Media & Distribution)