Unforgotten: Washington Square Arch
How History, Community, and Art can Define an Iconic New York City Monument.
Episode Summary: The Washington Square Arch was built in 1892 — to commemorate the centennial of George Washington’s inauguration — in the heart of Greenwich Village. Designed by architect Stanford White as a permanent monument in Washington Square Park the Arch is a majestic marble structure, and stands as one of the city’s most iconic civic landmarks.
Featuring: Sheryl Woodruff, Nicholas Baume, Karen Karbiener, and Michelle Young
Featured Partners: Washington Square Park Conservancy, Public Art Fund, New York University, Walt Whitman Initiative, and Untapped New York.
Supporting Partners: Brooklyn Arts Council, New York State Council on the Arts, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs.
Film Location: Washington Square Park (New York, NY)
Film Team: Aaron Asis Jett Cain, Danielle Ricciardi