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Central Park

New York, New York
County of New York.
Central Park South, 5th Avenue, Central Park West, and 110th St.
National Register Number: 66000538
 Resource type: District.
Property type: Landscape - park.
Certified Local Government: YES
This NHL offers public access.
Please contact the NHL directly for visitor information.
Current use/information: Park.
Web Site: www.centralparknyc.org.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - May 23, 1963):
In the third quarter of the 19th century, development of the park gave impetus to the nation's urban park movement. Recognized as an outstanding example of the art of landscape architecture.


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