City Hall Park (New York City, New York)

USA / New Jersey / Hoboken / New York City, New York
 park, green space, green area
www.nycgovparks.org/parks/cityhallpark

City Hall Park is one of the oldest historical parts of New York City. It is where the George Washington had the Declaration of Independence read to the troops of the Continental Army on July 9th 1776 to inspire them, it was where Alexander Hamilton put together the oldest unit of the American Army, and it was where 15,000-20,000 African Americans were buried after passing because they weren't allowed to be buried in the church yards.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Hall_Park
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Coordinates:   40°42'46"N   74°0'21"W

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  • It also used to form part of the commons, was home of the city's original publishing industry, features beautiful gaslamps, and is the second oldest public space in NYC.
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