Duane Park is a small, triangular public urban park located in the diamond of the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. [1] The park is bordered by Hudson Street to the east and branches of Duane Street on north and south sides. It was originally laid out by Calvert Vaux. [2]
The park is supported by a non-profit group, The Friends of Duane Park, whose website contains a brief history of the park and its neighborhood. [3]
The city of New York purchased Duane Park in 1795 from Trinity Church for five dollars. [1] The park is surrounded by beautiful, turn of the century, architecturally ornate loft buildings which were constructed during the 19th century. [1] Duane Street, which borders the park, is named for James Duane, an important parishioner at Trinity Church. [4]
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Duane Park is a small, triangular public urban park located in the diamond of the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. [1] The park is bordered by Hudson Street to the east and branches of Duane Street on north and south sides. It was originally laid out by Calvert Vaux. [2]
The park is supported by a non-profit group, The Friends of Duane Park, whose website contains a brief history of the park and its neighborhood. [3]
The city of New York purchased Duane Park in 1795 from Trinity Church for five dollars. [1] The park is surrounded by beautiful, turn of the century, architecturally ornate loft buildings which were constructed during the 19th century. [1] Duane Street, which borders the park, is named for James Duane, an important parishioner at Trinity Church. [4]
40°43′02″N 74°00′34″W / 40.71722°N 74.00944°W / 40.71722; -74.00944
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See also:
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