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

3 View Northwest toward Summerhouse from Park Border near 59th Street and Sixth Avenue

4 View of Adjoining Scenery to the North

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

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

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

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

12a View East toward Marble Arch Carrying Carriage Drive over Footpath and Serving as Major Pedestrian Entranceway to Mall

12b Group Posing in Alcove of Marble Arch Lit by Opening for Stairways on Left and Right Leading up to Mall Level

12c View Northwest toward Parade Ground Showing Balustrades Marking Stairways of Marble Arch

13 View North down Mall with Ramble in Distance

14 View of Mall from Parade Ground

15 Concert at Bandstand on Mall

16 View East toward Summerhouse near Fifth Avenue and 67th Street

17 View South from Music Arbor

18a View South along Mall from Staircase Leading to Water Terrrace on Lake

18b View North from Same Position Showing Pedestrian Arcade under Carriage Drive That Crosses Terrace

19 View Northwest toward Ramble from Terrace

20 View Northeast toward Ramble from Terrace
Note transparent gonfalon permitting unbroken view of horizon.

21 View Northwest Showing Carriage Approaching Top of Staircase That Provides Access from Carriage Drive to Water Terrace on Lake

22 Staircase Leading from Carriage Drive to Water Terrace

23a View West toward Terrace Showing Staircases from Carriage Drive and Central Pedestrian Arcade Leading to Staircases to Mall

23b View Northwest across Water Terrace

24 View North Showing Northeast Arm of Lake
To right, Trefoil Arch provides pedestrian passage under Carriage Drive to Lake and Ramble.

25 View Northeast Showing Drive East of Lake
Note that inner approach to Trefoil Arch is nearly obscured by foreground plantings.

26 View Northwest across Lake toward Bow Bridge

27 View Northeast toward Bow Bridge and Ramble

28 View East toward Bow Bridge Showing Terracing and Stone Facing of Lakeshore below Intended Water Level

29 View East across Lake Showing Shoreline at Proper Water Level

30 View North toward Island, with Balcony Bridge beyond, Showing Planting to Achieve “Tropical Character”

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.”

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.

33 View South across Lake from Oak Bridge with Island in Distance

34a View West toward Rustic Stone Arch in Ramble Showing Early Stage of Planting

34b Same View with Plantings More Fully Developed

35a View West from Rustic Stone Arch toward Balcony Bridce Showing Early Stage of Planting

35b Same View With Plantings More Fully Developed
Note new house on Eighth Avenue between 75th and 76th streets.

36 View South from Cave Next to Rustic Arch

37 View North toward Cave Showing Plantings of Pine and Larch Trees

38 View Southwest from Ramble above Schiller Statue

39a View West across Mouth of Gill Showinc Rich Planting for Tropical Effect (Schiller Statue at Far Right)

39b View Showing Plantings in Vicinity of Schiller Statue

39c View Northeast into Gill from Rustic Bridge near Schiller Statue

40 Rustic Seat in Ramble, Visitors, and Park Keeper

Rustic Nook in Ramble

42 View East from Rustic Stone Arch (location 35) Showing Heavy Planting, Including Use of Brambles to Cover Boulders

43 Scene in Ramble Showing Variety of Plantings, Including Yuccas, to Achieve Rich, Tropical Effect in Rocky Area

44 Scene in Ramble Showing Use of Vines to Cover Rocks

45 Scene above Cascade in Gill Showing Use of Rhododendrons to Achieve “American Garden” Effect

46a View East from Vista Rock Showing Transverse Road No. 2

46b View West from Vista Rock Showing Use of Plantings to Separate Drive and Paths on Bridge “E” over Transverse Road No. 2

46c View South from Vista Rock with Terrace and Mall in Distance

46d View North from Vista Rock Showing Old and New Croton Reservoirs

47 View South from West of Terrace

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.

View East toward Springbanks Arch Carrying Carriage Drive and Bridle Path over Footpath
Note buildings of Mount St. Vincent’s Convent in distance.

50 View South from Springbanks Arch Showing Upper Cascade at Left

51 Cascade at Sabrina’s Pool, North of Springbanks Arch

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.

Plan of Central Park Keyed to Numbered Illustrations in Photographic Record Section of Pictorial Essay