The Attractions Of Central Park

Arsenal: E64

[Constructed 1847-1851]
Architect:
Martin E. Thompson
1786-1877 • USA

This historic building, purposely designed to resemble a medieval castle, with its eight battlements, originally housed munitions for the New York State National Guard. It predates Central Park and is one of the oldest structures within the Park grounds.
Originally the first home of the American Museum of Natural History, today it serves as the headquarters of the City of New York Parks and Recreation with offices for the Central Park Wildlife Conservation Center.
Its entrance flanked by painted white muskets has two cast iron replicas of military drums on either side of the doorway. In the lobby, murals painted by WPA artist Allan Saalburg during 1935 and 1936, depict scenes of old New York and Park views.


Arsenal: E64

Arsenal: E64

Arsenal: E64

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