Gapstow Bridge
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Gapstow Bridge is one of the icons of Central Park, Manhattan in New York City. The first bridge was designed by Jacob Wrey Mould
in 1874 The bridge was a wooden bridge with iron railings. It was replaced by the present simple stone structure in 1896. The stone span curves over the narrow neck of The Pond
. Facing south, it offers a view of the city, the Plaza Hotel
and other buildings.
Jacob Wrey Mould
Jacob Wrey Mould was an architect, illustrator, linguist and musician, noted for his contributions to the design and construction of New York City's Central Park...
in 1874 The bridge was a wooden bridge with iron railings. It was replaced by the present simple stone structure in 1896. The stone span curves over the narrow neck of The Pond
The Pond and Hallett Nature Sanctuary, Central Park
The Pond and Hallett Nature Sanctuary occupy the low-lying southeast corner of New York City's Central Park, opposite the Plaza Hotel and just feet from Fifth Avenue...
. Facing south, it offers a view of the city, the Plaza Hotel
Plaza Hotel
The Plaza Hotel in New York City is a landmark 20-story luxury hotel with a height of and length of that occupies the west side of Grand Army Plaza, from which it derives its name, and extends along Central Park South in Manhattan. Fifth Avenue extends along the east side of Grand Army Plaza...
and other buildings.