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Originally Posted by HossC
1910
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Originally Posted by ethereal_reality
What is the building in the center of Central Park? I thought it was a fountain but the color suggests otherwise.
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We have probably covered this already
but...as you know..MY MEMORY IS POOR. ;(
The shape in the sanborn map is the impressive gazebo that used to stand in the center of 6th Street Park / Central Park.
If you look closely, the Hazard Pavilion..and one of it's corner towers..is visible in the background.
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Also...compare the curves of the gazebo with the 1910 Sanborn map. (they match)
Here's a closer look.
(HAZARD PAVILION = RED ARROWS)
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Now I'm curious about the sculpture that looks like an old press.
(beheath the BLUE arrow)
Is that Farmer Brown...or old McDonald?
update:
After looking at the photograph again, I think the 'old press' is a drinking fountain. (the girl appears to be taking a drink)
*slurp*