Central Park West Historic District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Arsenal
Landmarks of New York
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 12, 2022
1. The Arsenal Marker
Inscription.
The Arsenal. Landmarks of New York. This building, designed by Martin E. Thompson, was constructed by the State of New York as an arsenal in 1848 before the establishment of Central Park. Since it was acquired by the City in 1857 it has served at various times as the first home of the American Museum of Natural History, Park Headquarters for Manhattan and Richmond, a police station and a weather observatory. In 1934 it became the headquarters of the city's unified park system.
This building, designed by Martin E. Thompson, was constructed by the State of New York as an arsenal in 1848 before the establishment of Central Park. Since it was acquired by the City in 1857 it has served at various times as the first home of the American Museum of Natural History, Park Headquarters for Manhattan and Richmond, a police station and a weather observatory. In 1934 it became the headquarters of the city's unified park system.
Location. 40° 46.055′ N, 73° 58.274′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Central Park West Historic District. Marker can be reached from the intersection of 5th Avenue and East 64th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 830 5th Ave, New York NY 10065, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 12, 2022
2. The Arsenal
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
