Gapstow Bridge

Gapstow Bridge

Gapstow Bridge is one of the icons of Central Park, Manhattan in New York City. It was designed by Jacob Wrey Mould in 1874 The bridge was a wooden bridge with iron railings. It was replaced by the present simple stone structure in 1896

External links

* [http://www.centralpark.com/pages/attractions/bridges-of-central-park/gapstow-bridge.html Gapstow Bridge at centralpark.com]


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