| ||||
      Tweet  | |
Bryant Park is a privately managed public park in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It is bordered by Fifth Avenue, Sixth Avenue, 40th Street and 42nd Street, an area of two city blocks. It was named in 1884 in honor of New York Evening Post editor William Cullen Bryant. However it has existed since 1847, when it was known as Reservoir Square. The name comes from the Croton Distributing Reservoir next to it. In 1853, it was a venue for the World's Fair held that year. The New York Crystal Palace was built on the park.
Bryant Park with NYC Public Library in the background
Author: Elmschrat (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported)
The construction of the Sixth Avenue Elevated Railway in 1878 caused the park to become neglected. Although it was redesigned in the 1933-34, by the 1970's it had degenerated into a den for drug dealers and prostitutes.
Between 1979 and 1983 there was a coordinated effort to rehabilitate the park. Among the initiaties were a bookmarket, a flower market, cafes and other improvements. In 1988 a restoration effort was undertaken by a not-for-profit known as the Bryant Park Restoration Corporation.
Bryant Park bounded by New York City skyscrapers
Author: Jim.henderson (public domain)
Today Bryant Park stands as an excellent example of New York City's 1990's revival. The 9.6 acre park is now virtually crime-free, and filled with office workers during the day and visitors on weekends. Bryant Park has the longest stretch of lawn south of Central Park. It is a favorite place among many office workers who go there to have their lunch.
How to reach Bryant Park
The B, D, F and V trains to 42nd Street / Bryant Park subway station takes you right to the park.Return to Midtown Manhattan
Return to New York City Attractions
Return to New York City
Return to New York City Travel Tips
Return to Exploring America
  
  
Point - Click - Discover!Thanks for visiting this webpage. To continue exploring, choose another destination! My World Travel Guides - celebrating a beautiful world beautifully. Earning a living as a Happy Jobless GuyI am a Happy Jobless Guy! I am one of the few people who is fortunate enough to earn an income from my websites that I don't to go out to work. My sites get thousands of visitors every day. It has been a long process, but it is something everybody can achieve, and that means YOU. The following are some articles which you might want to read if you want to do what I do:
 |