Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
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171 Riverside Dr (at W 89th St) New York , NY 10024 United States
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On Memorial Day , I was here to remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country .
1902 95 foot tall monument dedicated to New Yorkers who participated in Civil War. Original design titled "Temple of Fame" based upon Choragic Monument in Athens. Learn more about site via our blog. Read more
It's also very commom to see people doing tai-chi-chuan. If you like to do it you have just to find out the schedule and enjoy them.
During the spring/summer there are plays performed behind the monument .
Beautiful view . My backyard while Inlivwd in NYC
Enjoy the most beautiful commemoration service in NYC every Memorial Day !
In the summer there's Shakespeare performances on the steps!
Massive memorial, with real cannons trained on the Hudson.
It's a lighthouse ! Get it?
Great place to practice tai Ji.
Quite nice in Harlem
It’s not In Harlem
Sometimes I take certain things for granted. The UWS has some great monuments . I stopped and absorbed the view :)
Worth a visit!
Chess tables!
Don't climb on the monument . The cops don't like that.
just a monument , not something to go out of your way for
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The best park in Manhattan!! Great runs in the morning and beautiful walks during the evening while watching amazing sunsets!! - Lina Che
It’s a big area where my dog interacts with other dogs, my dog loves it and it’s close to home. We come here every day - Blink2HappyDays
On a hot day, its nice for sitting and reading a book in the shade. Also a great place to sleep if you're homeless - Danielle Alexander
Nice Central Park secret, learn a little about the history and take a seat at one of the benches to relax with a book. - Tom DiMaggio
the best place to sit and have peace of mind or with a friend for a light snack is around the 59th st area of the park - Damian Clayton
Beautiful volunteer-run garden with ever-changing flowers. Wonderful views of the hudson and a tree-lined promenade. - Kira Garvin Lerman
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Monument
Place United States » New York » Upper West Side