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THE PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORD:
A TOUR OF CENTRAL PARK IN THE EARLY 1860s
THE PARK BELOW THE 65TH STREET TRANSVERSE ROAD
1 View Northeast into the Park from near 58th Street and Sixth Avenue Showing Sixth Avenue Street Railway Terminus, with Arsenal in the distance
2 View Northeast across Pond from Park Border near 59th Street and Sixth Avenue
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3 View Northwest toward Summerhouse from Park Border near 59th Street and Sixth Avenue
4 View of Adjoining Scenery to the North
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5 View Northeast from Carriage Drive toward Arsenal and Denesmouth Arch Carrying Transverse Road No.1 over Footpath at 65th Street
6 View South Across Pond toward 59th Street
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7 View Northwest across Western Arm of Pond (Later Site of Wollman Rink) with Drip Rock Arch Carrying Carriage Drive and Footpath over Bridle Path
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8 View West across Playground Showing Rock Outcropping on Which Olmsted and Vaux Originally Proposed to Place Overlook Structure (See Greensward Study No.2)
9 View of Iron Bridge (“Pinebank Arch”) Carrying Footpath over Bridle Path
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10 View of Iron “Oval Bridge” Carrying Footpath over Bridle Path
11 View West toward Red and Yellow Brick Bridge (“Playmates Arch”) Carrying Carriage Drive over Footpath
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THE MALL
12a View East toward Marble Arch Carrying Carriage Drive over Footpath and Serving as Major Pedestrian Entranceway to Mall
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12b Group Posing in Alcove of Marble Arch Lit by Opening for Stairways on Left and Right Leading up to Mall Level
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12c View Northwest toward Parade Ground Showing Balustrades Marking Stairways of Marble Arch
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13 View North down Mall with Ramble in Distance
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14 View of Mall from Parade Ground
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15 Concert at Bandstand on Mall
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THE EAST SIDE “DRESS GROUND”
16 View East toward Summerhouse near Fifth Avenue and 67th Street
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17 View South from Music Arbor
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THE TERRACE
18a View South along Mall from Staircase Leading to Water Terrrace on Lake
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18b View North from Same Position Showing Pedestrian Arcade under Carriage Drive That Crosses Terrace
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19 View Northwest toward Ramble from Terrace
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20 View Northeast toward Ramble from Terrace
Note transparent gonfalon permitting unbroken view of horizon.
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21 View Northwest Showing Carriage Approaching Top of Staircase That Provides Access from Carriage Drive to Water Terrace on Lake
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22 Staircase Leading from Carriage Drive to Water Terrace
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23a View West toward Terrace Showing Staircases from Carriage Drive and Central Pedestrian Arcade Leading to Staircases to Mall
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23b View Northwest across Water Terrace
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THE LAKE
24 View North Showing Northeast Arm of Lake
To right, Trefoil Arch provides pedestrian passage under Carriage Drive to Lake and Ramble.
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25 View Northeast Showing Drive East of Lake
Note that inner approach to Trefoil Arch is nearly obscured by foreground plantings.
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26 View Northwest across Lake toward Bow Bridge
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27 View Northeast toward Bow Bridge and Ramble
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28 View East toward Bow Bridge Showing Terracing and Stone Facing of Lakeshore below Intended Water Level
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29 View East across Lake Showing Shoreline at Proper Water Level
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30 View North toward Island, with Balcony Bridge beyond, Showing Planting to Achieve “Tropical Character”
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31 View South over Northwest Arm of Lake with Balcony Bridge in Distance
Note rich planting of shore to achieve effect of “luxuriant jungled variety and density and
intricate abundance.”
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THE RAMBLE
32 View Northeast over Oak Bridge to Ramble with Bell Tower on Vista Rock in Distance
Note that evergreen plantings reflect “Winter Drive” theme of area
west of reservoirs.
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33 View South across Lake from Oak Bridge with Island in Distance
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34a View West toward Rustic Stone Arch in Ramble Showing Early Stage of Planting
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34b Same View with Plantings More Fully Developed
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35a View West from Rustic Stone Arch toward Balcony Bridce Showing Early Stage of Planting
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35b Same View With Plantings More Fully Developed
Note new house on Eighth Avenue between 75th and 76th streets.
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36 View South from Cave Next to Rustic Arch
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37 View North toward Cave Showing Plantings of Pine and Larch Trees
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38 View Southwest from Ramble above Schiller Statue
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39a View West across Mouth of Gill Showinc Rich Planting for Tropical Effect (Schiller Statue at Far Right)
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39b View Showing Plantings in Vicinity of Schiller Statue
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39c View Northeast into Gill from Rustic Bridge near Schiller Statue
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40 Rustic Seat in Ramble, Visitors, and Park Keeper
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Rustic Nook in Ramble
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42 View East from Rustic Stone Arch (location 35) Showing Heavy Planting, Including Use of Brambles to Cover Boulders
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43 Scene in Ramble Showing Variety of Plantings, Including Yuccas, to Achieve Rich, Tropical Effect in Rocky Area
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44 Scene in Ramble Showing Use of Vines to Cover Rocks
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45 Scene above Cascade in Gill Showing Use of Rhododendrons to Achieve “American Garden” Effect
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VISTA ROCK
46a View East from Vista Rock Showing Transverse Road No. 2
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46b View West from Vista Rock Showing Use of Plantings to Separate Drive and Paths on Bridge “E” over Transverse Road No. 2
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46c View South from Vista Rock with Terrace and Mall in Distance
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46d View North from Vista Rock Showing Old and New Croton Reservoirs
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THE WEST SIDE
47 View South from West of Terrace
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48 View Southeast from Summit Rock near 83rd Street and Eighth Avenue Showing Vista Rock, Ramble, and Convergenge of Roads and Paths for Crossing of Transverse Road No. 2 at Bridge
“E”
Not indicated on map on pages 450–52.
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THE UPPER ROCK
View East toward Springbanks Arch Carrying Carriage Drive and Bridle Path over Footpath
Note buildings of Mount St. Vincent’s Convent in distance.
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50 View South from Springbanks Arch Showing Upper Cascade at Left
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51 Cascade at Sabrina’s Pool, North of Springbanks Arch
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52 View Southwest toward New Croton Receiving Reservoir from near 102nd Street and Fifth Avenue
Note Old Boston Post Road cutting across middle of picture.
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Plan of Central Park Keyed to Numbered Illustrations in Photographic Record Section of Pictorial Essay
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