Midtown South in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Welcome to Bryant Park

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 12, 2022

1. Welcome to Bryant Park Marker

Inscription. Bryant Park Corporation, a private not-for-profit company, was founded in 1980 to renovate, restore, maintain, and operate this urban oasis, designated a Scenic Landmark in 1974 by the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission. Designed in the French Classical tradition, Bryant Park's six acres feature 269 trees, including London Plane along the promenades; more than 100 species of woody shrubs, herbaceous perennials, annuals, and 150,000 bulbs; a 1.1-acre lawn; and seven monuments. More than 15,000 people visit Bryant Park on an average spring or summer day.

Erected by Bryant Park Corporation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Landmarks • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1980.

Location. 40° 45.269′ N, 73° 59.036′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown South. Marker is on West 42nd Street east of 6th Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 184 W 42nd St, New York NY 10018, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Crystal Palace (here, next to this marker); About them Belgians and their Wafels! (a few steps from this marker); Our Story (a few steps from this marker); 5 Fun facts about Wafels and dinges

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(a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Welcome to Bryant Park (a few steps from this marker); Pétanque (a few steps from this marker); Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrada (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Additional keywords. landscape architecture

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 12, 2022

2. Welcome to Bryant Park Marker

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 52 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.