A Brief History of Madison Square Park
By Laurie Lewis
Madison Square Park, a seven-acre green space between 23rd and 26th Streets, Madison and Fifth Avenues, celebrates its 175th anniversary this year. Even before it became an official park in 1847, the area played important roles in the city.
Madison Square Park, a seven-acre green space between 23rd and 26th Streets, Madison and Fifth Avenues, celebrates its 175th anniversary this year. Even before it became an official park in 1847, the area played important roles in the city.
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From its earliest days, New York has been home to many creative, inventive people. They introduced an amazing array of innovations that were the first of their kind in the nation. Read about them in New York City Firsts, a book by Laurie Lewis. For purchasing information, see www.nycfirsts.com.
Central Park is one of the jewels of New York City. Alan Cohen wrote text to accompany full-color photographs for Central Park People. For information about purchasing the book, contact the photographer at harvey@kopel.us.
NEW from Take a Walk New York
We now offer some of our tours virtually. If you cannot take an in-person walk with us, enjoy a virtual walk on Zoom. See the Tours page for more details.
From its earliest days, New York has been home to many creative, inventive people. They introduced an amazing array of innovations that were the first of their kind in the nation. Read about them in New York City Firsts, a book by Laurie Lewis. For purchasing information, see www.nycfirsts.com.
Central Park is one of the jewels of New York City. Alan Cohen wrote text to accompany full-color photographs for Central Park People. For information about purchasing the book, contact the photographer at harvey@kopel.us.
NEW from Take a Walk New York
We now offer some of our tours virtually. If you cannot take an in-person walk with us, enjoy a virtual walk on Zoom. See the Tours page for more details.
About "Take a Walk New York" Tours
We are a group of New York City licensed tour guides offering a New York experience that is beyond the standard fare. Let us take you on a walk through the greatest city in the world, and discover why New York is a place like no other.