Curving gracefully over the narrow neck of the Pond at 59th Street, Gapstow is one of the iconic bridges of Central Park.
The bridge offers postcard views of the surrounding cityscape.
Originally designed by Jacob Wrey Mould in 1874, the then-wooden bridge with cast-iron railings suffered great wear over 20 years. It was replaced with the current stone structure in 1896, designed by Howard & Caudwell. Built of Manhattan schist, Gapstow stand 12 feet high, spans 44 feet of water, and stretches 76 feet in its full length
Note from Lilia......This is one of the favorites for wedding photos. While I was there 4 different sets of photographers & bridges "set up shop."
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Well done Lilia
The bridge offers postcard views of the surrounding cityscape.
Originally designed by Jacob Wrey Mould in 1874, the then-wooden bridge with cast-iron railings suffered great wear over 20 years. It was replaced with the current stone structure in 1896, designed by Howard & Caudwell. Built of Manhattan schist, Gapstow stand 12 feet high, spans 44 feet of water, and stretches 76 feet in its full length
Note from Lilia......This is one of the favorites for wedding photos. While I was there 4 different sets of photographers & bridges "set up shop."