Greenwich Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington Arch
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
1. Washington Arch (North View)
To commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the inauguration of George Washington as first President of the United States.
[ South Inscription ]
Let us raise a standard to which the wise and the honest can repair. The event is in the hand of God. * Washington
[ Lower Plaque ]
Washington Arch
Dedicated May 4, 1895
Restored 2004
Arch (1890-1892), Stanford White, Architect
Eagles (1892), Philip Martiny, Sculptor
Trophy Panels (1893), McKim, Mead & White, Architects
Spandrel figures of Peace, War, Fame, and Prosperity (1895)
Frederick William MacMonnies, Sculptor
East Pier, George Washington as Commander-in-Chief,
accompanied by Fame and Valor (1916)
Hermon Atkins MacNeil, Sculptor
West Pier, George Washington as President of the United States,
accompanied by Wisdom and Justice (1918)
Alexander Stirling Calde, Sculptor
Piccirilli Brothers, Principal Carvers
Erected 1895.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 4, 1895.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Washington Square WWI Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Shirley Hayes and the Preservation of Washington Square Park (a few steps from this marker); Washington Square Park (a few steps from this marker); NYU 9/11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Giuseppe Garibaldi Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bella Abzug (about 300 feet away); Cervantes (about 300 feet away); Edward I. Koch (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . .
1. Washington Square Arch. Information and picture of Washington Square Arch from New York Architecture website. (Submitted on March 31, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. George Washington Accompanied by Fame and Valor. Official NYC Parks description (Submitted on September 3, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. George Washington Accompanied by Wisdom and Justice. Official
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
2. Washington Arch (South View)
4. Stanford White's Washington Square Arch. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on February 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
3. Washington Arch Inscription
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
4. Washington Arch Lower Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
5. East Washington Statue
George Washington is depicted here as Commander-in-Chief and is accompanied by Fame and Valor. This statue is made of marble and stands 16 feet high.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
6. West Washington Statue
This statue shows George Washington as President of the United States and he is accompanied by Wisdom and Justice.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
7. Washington Arch
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
8. Washington Arch
This photo of the Washington Arch was taken from inside Washington Square Park. The central fountain can be seen in the foreground.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 965 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on March 31, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
