Bow Bridge (Central Park)

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Bow Bridge in Central Park is an iconic 19th-century cast-iron pedestrian bridge in New York City, celebrated for its elegant design and scenic views over the park's lakes and landscapes.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf arch bridge
cast-iron pedestrian bridge
landmark
category Bridges in Manhattan
Cast-iron architecture in New York City
Central Park structures
Pedestrian bridges in New York City
constructionStartDate 1859
crosses The Lake (Central Park)
linked to: Central Park
designer Calvert Vaux
Jacob Wrey Mould
era 19th century
hasFeature bow-shaped arch
classical detailing
ornamental cast-iron railings
vase-shaped finials
hasFunction pedestrian bridge
hasNearbyAttraction Bethesda Fountain
Bethesda Terrace
Ramble (Central Park)
heritageStatus National Historic Landmark (as part of Central Park)
New York City designated landmark (as part of Central Park)
inaugurationDate 1862
lengthApprox 87 feet
locatedIn Manhattan
New York
linked to: Manhattan

New York City
United States
location Central Park
maintainedBy Central Park Conservancy
material cast iron
wood (decking)
notableFor elegant design
romantic setting
scenic views
offersViewOf Central Park landscapes
Manhattan skyline
The Lake (Central Park)
linked to: Central Park
openTo pedestrians
operatedBy New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
ownedBy City of New York
linked to: New York City
partOf Central Park bridges and arches system
style Victorian
usedAs filming location
tourist attraction
wedding photography location
widthApprox 15 feet

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Calvert Vaux notableWork Bow Bridge (Central Park)
Bow Bridge (Central Park) partOf Central Park bridges and arches system
linked to: Bow Bridge (Central Park)
Bow Bridge partOf Central Park bridges and arches system
linked to: Bow Bridge (Central Park)
Huddlestone Arch partOf Central Park bridges and arches
linked to: Bow Bridge (Central Park)