Exclusive to New York City, Washington Square Park has a great significance to our culture as it is a common ground for locals, tourists, musicians, and performers from all around the world. As the center of New York University, Washington Square Park is a gem that merges the history of our city with the social and cultural significance of the 21st century. With the evolution of the Washington Arch, designed by Stanford White between 1890-1892 and the monumental fountain, this park was redesigned to close traffic from Fifth Avenue. The reason why I have chose Washington Square Park is because it’s home to the peaceful area of Greenwich Village which is one of my favorite neighborhoods. The weight that Washington Square Park holds to the history of New York City is something that I want to discover so I can teach the people who come to visit more about our culture. Although Washington Square Park receives many visitors each day, I do not believe people understand the importance this park has compared to others in the city.

Washington Square Park. (n.d.). Retrieved October 29, 2016, from https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/washington-square-park/history