Benches at Isham Park
About This Listing
Granite benches in a serene setting
Place Details
- Borough: Manhattan
- Neighborhood: Inwood
- Categories: Parks and Gardens, Play
Place Matters Profile
NYC Dept. of Parks and Recreation: Isham Park
Nominations
Dodie Dohoney (Cooper Union)
Situated on a high, flat, circular property, it has large grassy fields used mostly for quiet contemplation. Once the site of a mansion owned by the park’s namesake family, it must have commanded sweeping 180-degree views before the trees grew so overpowering. Now there is a quiet sitting area overlooking Broadway where two beautiful carved granite benches sit. On them is incised a sweet poem, hopefully recalling truthfully the family that once lived there: In memory of a home/Of integrity and affection/In that mansion used to be/Free hearted hospitality.
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