Bowling Green Fence and Park
- Address: Broadway
- Vicinity: Beaver St
- Neighborhood of Financial District, NYC in Manhattan NYC
- Nabe of Wall Street in Financial District, NYC
- Borough of Manhattan NYC in New York City
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1733/03/12 | Common Council creates Bowling Green Park, leasing it for 1 peppercorn a year to John Chambers, Peter Bayard and Peter Jay, who are responsible for the Beauty and Ornament of the Said Street as well as for the Recreation and Delight of the Inhabitants. | |||||
| 1776/07/09 | Capt Oliver Brown | Patriot Officer | After the Declaration of Independence is read on the Common, Sons of Liberty move to Bowling Green where Capt Brown's men tear down the statue of King George III. Fence post finials still retain saw marks were the cast-iron crowns were cut off. | US Declaration of Independence | ||
| 1912/04/15 | Thousands of people gather outside the White Star office at 9 Broadway to learn the fate of Titanic's passengers. | Sinking of the RMS Titanic | ||||
| 1989/12/21 | "Charging Bull" sculpture by Arturo Di Modica is installed at Bowling Green Park by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. |
| Particulars for Bowling Green Fence and Park: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Exploration-settlement |
| Criteria | Historic Event |
| Level of Significance | National |
| Historic Use | Park |
| Area of Significance | Politics-government |
| Sight Category | Site |
| Area of Significance | Social History |
| Historic Use | Street furniture, object |
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