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Grand Army Plaza
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22 East Dr, New York, NY 10019
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Pulitzer Fountain
764 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019
Gapstow Bridge
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Louis Vuitton Trunk
737 5th Ave, New York, NY 10022
The Museum of Modern Art
11 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
Doris C. Freedman Plaza
Grand Army Plaza &, 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019
Central Park Horse Tour since 1858
East Dr, New York, NY 10021
Lombard Lamp
Grand Army Plaza, New York, NY 10019
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Avra Madison
14 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022
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781 5th Ave, New York, NY 10022
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768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019
Sarabeth's Central Park South
40 Central Park S Located in: 40 West 59th Street Condominium, New York, NY 10019
BG
754 5th Ave Seventh Floor, New York, NY 10019
Quality Meats
57 W 58th St, New York, NY 10019
TAO Uptown
42 E 58th St, New York, NY 10022, United States
Perrine New American Restaurant
2 E 61st St, New York, NY 10065
YŪGIN
767 5th Ave 37th Floor, New York, NY 10153, United States
Benihana - New York West
47 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019
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767 5th Ave, New York, NY 10153
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754 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019
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4 W 58th St Floor 13, New York, NY 10019
Tiffany & Co. - The Landmark
727 5th Ave, New York, NY 10022
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650 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022
Physique 57 Barre 60th & 5th Studio | Upper East Side
14 E 60th St Suite 1003, New York, NY 10022
Arch Angels NYC Permanent Make Up Studio
635 Madison Ave #1202, New York, NY 10022
AestheticsMD by Jean Rhee Upper East Side
673 Madison Ave 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10065
Van Cleef & Arpels (New York - Fifth Avenue)
744 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019
Michelle Stern Beauty
754 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019
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The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York
2 E 61st St, New York, NY 10065
The Plaza
768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019
The Sherry-Netherland
781 5th Ave, New York, NY 10022
111SKIN SPA/CLINIC at The Plaza
768 5th Ave 4th Floor, New York, NY 10019
1 Hotel Central Park
1414 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
50 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019
AKA Central Park
42 W 58th St, New York, NY 10019
Chambers Hotel Central Park South, Sonder
15 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019
Four Seasons Hotel New York
57 E 57th St, New York, NY 10022
Aman New York
730 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019
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Grand Army Plaza

Grand Army Plaza, New York, NY 10019
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attractions: Official Central Park Horse Carriage Guided Tours by NYC Rides, General William Tecumseh Sherman Monument, Central Park Zoo, Pulitzer Fountain, Gapstow Bridge, Louis Vuitton Trunk, The Museum of Modern Art, Doris C. Freedman Plaza, Central Park Horse Tour since 1858, Lombard Lamp, restaurants: Avra Madison, Harry Cipriani, The Palm Court, Sarabeth's Central Park South, BG, Quality Meats, TAO Uptown, Perrine New American Restaurant, YŪGIN, Benihana - New York West, local businesses: Apple Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Spring Street Dermatology - Uptown, Tiffany & Co. - The Landmark, BAPE STORE® MADISON, Physique 57 Barre 60th & 5th Studio | Upper East Side, Arch Angels NYC Permanent Make Up Studio, AestheticsMD by Jean Rhee Upper East Side, Van Cleef & Arpels (New York - Fifth Avenue), Michelle Stern Beauty
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New York, New York, 10025
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Nearby attractions of Grand Army Plaza

Official Central Park Horse Carriage Guided Tours by NYC Rides

General William Tecumseh Sherman Monument

Central Park Zoo

Pulitzer Fountain

Gapstow Bridge

Louis Vuitton Trunk

The Museum of Modern Art

Doris C. Freedman Plaza

Central Park Horse Tour since 1858

Lombard Lamp

Official Central Park Horse Carriage Guided Tours by NYC Rides

Official Central Park Horse Carriage Guided Tours by NYC Rides

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Pulitzer Fountain

Pulitzer Fountain

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Nearby restaurants of Grand Army Plaza

Avra Madison

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The Palm Court

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BG

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The Grand Army Plaza is a public square located at W. 59nd Street and 5th Avenue at the southeast corner of Central Park.

This area has been a city square and public space since at least the middle of the 19th century. However, the plaza as it can be found today is the result of development work between 1913-1916. It was at that time that the plaza was named after the Grand Army of the Potomac (Union Army during the Civil War).

What you find today beyond flat walking surface is an impressive gilded statue of Union General William Tecumseh Sherman at the north end of the plaza, bordering Central Park. There are flower beds and park benches flanking the Sherman Monument. These were quite impressive to see during our recent spring visit.

On the south end of the plaza is the ornamental Pulitizer Fountain. More flowerbeds lead up to the fountain, while a row of trees create a buffer between the fountain and 58th Street. More benches and fountain rim seats found here as well.

Unfortunately, 59th Street cuts straight through Grand Army Plaza, creating a stream of continuous traffic for pedestrians to avoid. This is the only thing I don't care for much in regard to the plaza. Otherwise, this is another good chance to grab a seat and rest after a few hours of beating the streets...

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47w

Keiner kennt die Geschichte! Keiner! Hier, an dieser exponierten Stelle zeigt der Norden, zeigt New York City Zähne und ehrt einen General aus dem Bürgerkrieg, der beileibe kein Menschenfreund war, im Gegenteil! 1861 trennten sich 13 Südstaaten von den Vereinigten Staaten ab. Es ging um die Abschaffung der Sklaverei! Anfangs wollte keiner im Norden das Aufbegehren des Südens ernst nehmen, doch als die Südstaaten unter der Führung von General E. Lee den Norden angriffen, kam es zu besagtem Bürgerkrieg: Die Konföderierten (von den Nordstaatlern Rebellen genannt) gegen die Unionisten (von den Südstaatlern abfällig als Yankees bezeichnet). Präsident der Vereinigten Staaten war der berühmte Abraham Lincoln, der von Anfang in dieser Sache gespalten war. Er wollte die Union der USA bewahren und die Rebellen aus dem Süden bestrafen, doch nicht zu streng! Ein gefährlicher Kurs, denn die Südstaaten erkannten die Zaghaftigkeit und Unentschlossenheit der Nordstaaten sofort, kämpften umso aggressiver und gewannen eine Schlacht nach der anderen. Obwohl ihnen der Norden in Wirtschaftskraft und Menschen haushoch überlegen war, machten sie mehr und mehr Boden gut, fast hätten sie die Hauptstadt Washington besetzt! Lincoln sah ein, daß er zu härteren Miitteln greifen musste. Wollte er den Bürgerkrieg beenden, musste er den Süden militärisch in die Knie zwingen! Zwischenzeitlich stand sogar eine Präsidentschaftswahl an, die Lincoln zu verlieren drohte, denn die Menschen im Norden der USA waren die schlechten Nachrichten mit den horrenden Verlusten an Soldaten satt. Nur ein Wunder konnte Lincoln noch retten: Und dies kam in Gestalt von General Sherman. Er erkannte, daß Georgia der Schlüsselstaat des Südens war. Also machten er sich und seine Truppen auf den Weg dort hin! "ICH WILL GEORGIA WINSELN SEHEN!" - so sein Zitat. Er begann mit der Belagerung, der Eroberung Atlantas und anschließend mit dessen totalen Zerstörung! Atlanta brannte total nieder! Nach Washington telefrafierte er Lincoln: "Ich mache Ihnen Atlanta zum frühen Weihnachtsgeschenk!" Im Norden kam dies als erlösende Nachricht an und Lincoln konnte dadurch wieder, zum 2.Mal Präsident werden. Sherman entschuldigte sich für nichts, er sagte: "Ich habe diesen Krieg nicht begonnen, aber glauben Sie mir, ich werde ihn beenden!" Und so zog er und seine Truppen, nachdem sie Atlanta zerstört hatten, auf zwei verschiedenen Routen ins 200 Meilen entfernte Savannah, auch hier mordend und brandschatzend, denn seine Truppen mussten sich selbst versorgen, die klassische Versorgung aus dem Norden lehnte er ab. Es war die reinste Apokalypse für Georgia! General Sherman kannte keine Gnade - auch Savannah brannte bis auf die Grundmauern nieder! Mit so einer brutalen Entschlossenheit hatte im Süden keiner gerechnet und als dann Shermans Truppen nach Charleston in South Carolina zogen, war das Schicksal der Südstaaten besiegelt. Sie mussten die Übermacht des Nordens anerkennen. Der Krieg war zu Ende und Präsident Lincoln zeigte sich als wahrlich großer Präsident, er schickte alle Soldaten der Südstaaten nachhause und appellierte an ihren gesamtamerikanischen Stolz, zu verzeihen und wieder neu zu beginnen! Lincoln hatte die Spaltung der Vereinigten Staaten verhindert! Im Süden gilt General Sherman als meist gehaßter Mann, aber hier im Norden, in New York bei den Yankees, hat man dem Mann das Denkmal spendiert, was man für notwendig hielt, so nach dem Motto "Es reicht jetzt, wir können auch anders!"- Oder anders umschrieben "Leg Dich niemals mit einem...

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4.0
6y

The Plaza itself is pretty clean these days, and the statue of the horse and rider was gilded recently enough that it still looks good. The sculpture at the entrance to Central Park is changed regularly as a showcase for artists with a message, and the current offering of a tilted face reminds me of an NYC version of one of the Maori on Easter Island. But the real reason we were there was that it's the most reliable location to find a Nathan's hot dog truck. The guy serving up the franks and fries was very nice, cooperative, and competent in putting together our order, so we are very happy that the location is a short walk...

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NYC HANUKKAH EVENT ROUNDUP 🕎 • Sunday December 18th is the first night of Hanukkah. There are celebrations in NYC the whole week! 🕎 World’s Largest Menorah in Grand Army Plaza Manhattan (daily lightings 5:30pm most nights & festivities) (5th Ave by Central Park) 🕎 Brooklyn’s Largest Menorah in Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn (daily lightings 6pm most nights, latkes & festivities) 🕎 Chanukah on Ice at @TheSeaportnyc: Light parade, crafts, treats, menorah ice carving & more on Sunday 2:30-5pm (Pier 17) (RSVP) *cover photo provided by @theseaportnyc 🕎 Hanukkah in the LES with @museumateldridgestreet at @essexmarket: Discussion & Treats Wednesday 6pm (88 Essex Street) 🕎 How Do You Spell Chanukkah event at @timeoutmarketnewyork with @koshadillz games & menorah lighting, @doughdoughnuts sufganiyot, menorah lighting with Holocaust survivor @samisteigmannspeaks & more Tuesday 6pm (55 Water St) (RSVP) 🕎 @nyse Menorah lighting on Monday Dec 19 at 4pm with live music, latkes and donuts 🕎 @hudsonyards lighting of the menorah at sundown Links in bio for events requiring RSVP. Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate! #nycforfree #nycweekend #explorenyc #newyorkcity #nyc #nycpopup #nycgram #hanukkah #chanukah #nycholidays
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The Grand Army Plaza is a public square located at W. 59nd Street and 5th Avenue at the southeast corner of Central Park. This area has been a city square and public space since at least the middle of the 19th century. However, the plaza as it can be found today is the result of development work between 1913-1916. It was at that time that the plaza was named after the Grand Army of the Potomac (Union Army during the Civil War). What you find today beyond flat walking surface is an impressive gilded statue of Union General William Tecumseh Sherman at the north end of the plaza, bordering Central Park. There are flower beds and park benches flanking the Sherman Monument. These were quite impressive to see during our recent spring visit. On the south end of the plaza is the ornamental Pulitizer Fountain. More flowerbeds lead up to the fountain, while a row of trees create a buffer between the fountain and 58th Street. More benches and fountain rim seats found here as well. Unfortunately, 59th Street cuts straight through Grand Army Plaza, creating a stream of continuous traffic for pedestrians to avoid. This is the only thing I don't care for much in regard to the plaza. Otherwise, this is another good chance to grab a seat and rest after a few hours of beating the streets of Manhattan.
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The Grand Army Plaza is a public square located at W. 59nd Street and 5th Avenue at the southeast corner of Central Park. This area has been a city square and public space since at least the middle of the 19th century. However, the plaza as it can be found today is the result of development work between 1913-1916. It was at that time that the plaza was named after the Grand Army of the Potomac (Union Army during the Civil War). What you find today beyond flat walking surface is an impressive gilded statue of Union General William Tecumseh Sherman at the north end of the plaza, bordering Central Park. There are flower beds and park benches flanking the Sherman Monument. These were quite impressive to see during our recent spring visit. On the south end of the plaza is the ornamental Pulitizer Fountain. More flowerbeds lead up to the fountain, while a row of trees create a buffer between the fountain and 58th Street. More benches and fountain rim seats found here as well. Unfortunately, 59th Street cuts straight through Grand Army Plaza, creating a stream of continuous traffic for pedestrians to avoid. This is the only thing I don't care for much in regard to the plaza. Otherwise, this is another good chance to grab a seat and rest after a few hours of beating the streets of Manhattan.
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