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. 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.

Erected 1957 by The New York Community Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Military • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

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. It 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.

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: A different marker also named The Arsenal (here, next to this marker); Native New Yorkers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Studying Grizzly Clues / From Clues to Conservation

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(about 300 feet away); Central Park Wildlife Conservation Center (about 300 feet away); Meet Our Bears (about 300 feet away); Lehman Gates (about 300 feet away); Temple Emanu-el (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Lehman Gates (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

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 165 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.