Franklin Hotel, East 87th Street, New York City.
This Upper East Side boutique hotel was completely transformed by the inclusion of this series of 9 mosaic murals depicting Central park at the turn of the century. Considerable research went into deciding the themes and images relating to the history and the well known sections of the park.
“THE PARK BENCH” LITERARY WALK 28”h x 35”w
The Mall and Bethesda Terrace are the main formal elements in Olmsted and Vaux’s design for Central Park. They acknowledged the public’s need for a place to socialize; they knew that a “grand promenade” was an “essential feature of a metropolitan park.”
“THE PARK BENCH” LITERARY WALK 28”h x 35”w
The Mall and Bethesda Terrace are the main formal elements in Olmsted and Vaux’s design for Central Park. They acknowledged the public’s need for a place to socialize; they knew that a “grand promenade” was an “essential feature of a metropolitan park.”
“THE LOVERS”
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There are few greater pleasures to be had in Central Park then a leisurely cruise in a rowboat around the shoreline of the lake.
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There are few greater pleasures to be had in Central Park then a leisurely cruise in a rowboat around the shoreline of the lake.
“THE SKATERS”
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For the many years preceding the construction of Wollman Rink in 1951 the Lake was also the center of ice-skating in the park. This was a popular diversion, especially at the turn of the century.
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For the many years preceding the construction of Wollman Rink in 1951 the Lake was also the center of ice-skating in the park. This was a popular diversion, especially at the turn of the century.
“STROLLING”
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Bethesda Terrace overlooks the Lake and as well as the wooded shores of the Ramble. Traditionally the ‘Heart of the Park’ Bethesda Terrace is one of the best places in the Park for people-watching.
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Bethesda Terrace overlooks the Lake and as well as the wooded shores of the Ramble. Traditionally the ‘Heart of the Park’ Bethesda Terrace is one of the best places in the Park for people-watching.
“BOW BRIDGE”
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Bow Bridge is one of the most photographed and filmed locations in Central Park Stretching sixty feet over the lake, from Cherry Hill to The Ramble, it is not only one of the most beautiful cast iron bridges in the world, but also offers some of the most breathtaking views of the park around it.
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Bow Bridge is one of the most photographed and filmed locations in Central Park Stretching sixty feet over the lake, from Cherry Hill to The Ramble, it is not only one of the most beautiful cast iron bridges in the world, but also offers some of the most breathtaking views of the park around it.
“THE CAROUSEL”
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The original park carousel opened in 1871 and was powered by a blind mule and a horse who walked a treadmill in an underground pit. It almost immediately became one of the park’s most popular attractions.
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The original park carousel opened in 1871 and was powered by a blind mule and a horse who walked a treadmill in an underground pit. It almost immediately became one of the park’s most popular attractions.
“A DAY IN THE PARK”
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Belvedere Castle provides a panoramic view in almost every direction. It is also perhaps the most magical monument in Central Park, Designed originally in 1865 by Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey Mould as a Victorian “Folly” a fantasy building that would provide an overlook to the scenic splendors around it.
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Belvedere Castle provides a panoramic view in almost every direction. It is also perhaps the most magical monument in Central Park, Designed originally in 1865 by Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey Mould as a Victorian “Folly” a fantasy building that would provide an overlook to the scenic splendors around it.
“BOY WITH A SAILBOAT”
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The Conservatory Water created by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. An American version of the model boat ponds they had seen in Paris A serious sport for many adults it is not uncommon to see little children staring in awe at grown men who have brought their intricate creations to the pond for a sail.
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The Conservatory Water created by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. An American version of the model boat ponds they had seen in Paris A serious sport for many adults it is not uncommon to see little children staring in awe at grown men who have brought their intricate creations to the pond for a sail.
The mosaics were done in the “Pique Assiette technique” which is a style of mosaics made from cut china. This is a French term which translated means “stolen from plates”.
“THE FRANKLIN HOTEL” 28”h x 35”w
Horse-Drawn Carriages a wonderful way to experience the beauty of the Park. They can be found all year round lined up along Central Park South between 5th and 6th Avenues. This horse and carriage has pulled up in front of The Franklin Hotel.
“THE FRANKLIN HOTEL” 28”h x 35”w
Horse-Drawn Carriages a wonderful way to experience the beauty of the Park. They can be found all year round lined up along Central Park South between 5th and 6th Avenues. This horse and carriage has pulled up in front of The Franklin Hotel.
“ROOM NUMBERS”
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There are 53 matching mosaic room numbers.
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There are 53 matching mosaic room numbers.