Central Park West Historic District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cedar Hill and Glade Arch
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 27, 2022
1. Cedar Hill and Glade Arch Marker
This path was once a park road that carried horse and carriage traffic through the park from the Miners Gate at East 79th Street, past Cedar Hill and across The Glade by means of a sandstone and brick arch. Glade Arch, constructed in 1860, was designed by Calvert Vaux, who was a founding designer of Central Park. The Hillside planting of specimen trees and shrub masses is characteristic of landscape design by Samuel Parsons, Jr., who as City Landscape Architect oversaw all work in Central Park from 1881-1911.
The reconstruction and ongoing maintenance of the Cedar Hill / Glade Arch landscape were made possible by a gift from the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust in 1995.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 40° 46.609′ N, 73° 57.896′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Central Park West Historic District. It can be reached from 79th Street Transverse. Located in Central Park on the east side, south of 79th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10065, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cultural Services of The French Embassy (about 300
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Photographed by Craig Baker, May 27, 2022
2. Cedar Hill and Glade Arch Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 27, 2022
3. Path at Cedar Hill Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, May 27, 2022
4. Glade Arch
Located southwest of the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 519 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 2, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
