Bowling Green, Old New York City

Old Bowling Green - 1831

The old Bowling Green, looking south from Broadway toward Battery Park. Engraving by James Smillie (1807-1885) after artist Charles Burton in Bourne Views of New York (1831), published by G. Melksham Bourne. Source: New York Public Library. The colorized version below is from about the early 20th century.

Kennedy Mansion is at No. 1 Broadway (center right). A public hand pump water fountain is represented on the left. Before 1844, a decorative fountain, involved with stones, was installed in the center of the Park. By mid-19th century most residences were replaced by commercial houses in the area.

◄ Bowling Green in 19th century

Old Bowling Green - 1831