Blockhouse No. 1, colloquially known as The Blockhouse, is a small fort in the northern part of Central Park, in Manhattan, New York City, and is the second oldest structure in the park, aside from Cleopatra's Needle. It is located on an overlook of Manhattan schist, with a clear view of the flat surrounding areas north of Central Park. Finished in 1814, the fort was part of a series of fortifications in northern Manhattan, which originally also included three fortifications in what was then called Harlem Heights, now known as Morningside Heights. The fort is the last remaining fortification from these defenses. Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the designers of Central Park, treated Blockhouse No.1 as a picturesque ruin, romantically overrun with vines and Alpine shrubbery.
Construction
The Blockhouse was likely built on a foundation of a structure dating back to a much earlier date. In 1776 during the Revolutionary War, British and Hessian troops sealed off lower Manhattan from colonial armies by controlling the pass and defending it through a series of fortifications. From trial excavations performed in 1995, it has been determined that the foundations of Blockhouse No.1 date back to this time of British occupation of Manhattan.
BLOCKHOUSE NO. 1 (WAR OF 1812 FORT IN CENTRAL PARK!)
At the very north end of the North Woods section of Central Park sits an old ruin that predates the existence of the park! It is the second oldest structure in the park, right after Cleopatra's Needle. The high elevation and rugged terrain made it suitable as a defense point, looking north over the flatter meadows in present day Harlem. I highly recommend checking out this remnant of American history, as well as the rest of the northern section of the park. Generally, it is more devoid of tourists and people, adding a serene feel to the area.
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published: 04 Sep 2020
The Blockhouse -- Central Park North Woods
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The Blockhouse - North Woods, Central Park, Manhattan, New York
Blockhouse No. 1, colloquially known as The Blockhouse, is a small fort in the North Woods section of Central Park, Manhattan, New York City. Finished in 1814, the Blockhouse is the second oldest structure in the park, after Cleopatra's Needle, and the oldest surviving structure originally built within the park site.[a] It is located on an overlook of Manhattan schist, with a clear view of the flat surrounding areas north of Central Park.
The fort was part of a series of fortifications in northern Manhattan, which originally also included three fortifications in Harlem Heights (now Morningside Heights). It was accompanied by Blockhouses No. 2, 3, and 4 in Morningside Park. The fort is the last remaining fortification from these defenses. Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the designe...
published: 22 Sep 2020
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The lost neighborhood under New York's Central Park
Before Central Park was built, a historic black community was destroyed.
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If you’ve been to New York, you’ve probably visited Central Park. But there’s a part of its story you won't see.
It’s a story that goes back to the 1820s, when that part of New York was largely open countryside. Soon it became home to about 1,600 people. Among them was a predominantly black community that bought up affordable plots to build homes, churches and a school. It became known as Seneca Village. And when Irish and German immigrants moved in, it became a rare example at the time of an integrated neighborhood.
Everything changed on July 21, 1853. New York took control of the land to create what would become the first m...
published: 20 Jan 2020
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At the very north end of the North Woods section of Central Park sits an old ruin that predates the existence of the park! It is the second oldest structure in ...
At the very north end of the North Woods section of Central Park sits an old ruin that predates the existence of the park! It is the second oldest structure in the park, right after Cleopatra's Needle. The high elevation and rugged terrain made it suitable as a defense point, looking north over the flatter meadows in present day Harlem. I highly recommend checking out this remnant of American history, as well as the rest of the northern section of the park. Generally, it is more devoid of tourists and people, adding a serene feel to the area.
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At the very north end of the North Woods section of Central Park sits an old ruin that predates the existence of the park! It is the second oldest structure in the park, right after Cleopatra's Needle. The high elevation and rugged terrain made it suitable as a defense point, looking north over the flatter meadows in present day Harlem. I highly recommend checking out this remnant of American history, as well as the rest of the northern section of the park. Generally, it is more devoid of tourists and people, adding a serene feel to the area.
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Happy Tuesday!
Today, we're diving back into the North Woods section of Central Park and visiting a spot you may not know is actually a war relic. Katie explain...
Happy Tuesday!
Today, we're diving back into the North Woods section of Central Park and visiting a spot you may not know is actually a war relic. Katie explains how this structure fits into the landscape and what part it played.
Thank you for watching.
Please remember to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE. Tips are always appreciated and can be donated via Venmo (@NickOlas1225).
We appreciate feedback and suggestions of where else you'd like to see us explore NYC, so don't be shy, share your thoughts.
Happy Tuesday!
Today, we're diving back into the North Woods section of Central Park and visiting a spot you may not know is actually a war relic. Katie explains how this structure fits into the landscape and what part it played.
Thank you for watching.
Please remember to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE. Tips are always appreciated and can be donated via Venmo (@NickOlas1225).
We appreciate feedback and suggestions of where else you'd like to see us explore NYC, so don't be shy, share your thoughts.
Blockhouse No. 1, colloquially known as The Blockhouse, is a small fort in the North Woods section of Central Park, Manhattan, New York City. Finished in 1814, ...
Blockhouse No. 1, colloquially known as The Blockhouse, is a small fort in the North Woods section of Central Park, Manhattan, New York City. Finished in 1814, the Blockhouse is the second oldest structure in the park, after Cleopatra's Needle, and the oldest surviving structure originally built within the park site.[a] It is located on an overlook of Manhattan schist, with a clear view of the flat surrounding areas north of Central Park.
The fort was part of a series of fortifications in northern Manhattan, which originally also included three fortifications in Harlem Heights (now Morningside Heights). It was accompanied by Blockhouses No. 2, 3, and 4 in Morningside Park. The fort is the last remaining fortification from these defenses. Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the designers of Central Park, treated Blockhouse No. 1 as a picturesque ruin, romantically overrun with vines and Alpine shrubbery.
Blockhouse No. 1, colloquially known as The Blockhouse, is a small fort in the North Woods section of Central Park, Manhattan, New York City. Finished in 1814, the Blockhouse is the second oldest structure in the park, after Cleopatra's Needle, and the oldest surviving structure originally built within the park site.[a] It is located on an overlook of Manhattan schist, with a clear view of the flat surrounding areas north of Central Park.
The fort was part of a series of fortifications in northern Manhattan, which originally also included three fortifications in Harlem Heights (now Morningside Heights). It was accompanied by Blockhouses No. 2, 3, and 4 in Morningside Park. The fort is the last remaining fortification from these defenses. Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the designers of Central Park, treated Blockhouse No. 1 as a picturesque ruin, romantically overrun with vines and Alpine shrubbery.
Before Central Park was built, a historic black community was destroyed.
Help our reporting on hidden histories. Submit a story idea here: http://bit.ly/2Rhjx...
Before Central Park was built, a historic black community was destroyed.
Help our reporting on hidden histories. Submit a story idea here: http://bit.ly/2RhjxMy
If you’ve been to New York, you’ve probably visited Central Park. But there’s a part of its story you won't see.
It’s a story that goes back to the 1820s, when that part of New York was largely open countryside. Soon it became home to about 1,600 people. Among them was a predominantly black community that bought up affordable plots to build homes, churches and a school. It became known as Seneca Village. And when Irish and German immigrants moved in, it became a rare example at the time of an integrated neighborhood.
Everything changed on July 21, 1853. New York took control of the land to create what would become the first major landscaped park in the US -- they called it “The Central Park.”
In the Vox series Missing Chapter, Vox Senior Producer Ranjani Chakraborty revisits underreported and often overlooked moments from the past to give context to the present. Join her as she covers the histories that are often left out of our textbooks. Our first season tackles stories of racial injustice, political conflicts, even the hidden history of US medical experimentation.
Have an idea for a story that Ranjani should investigate for Missing Chapter? Send it to her via this form! http://bit.ly/2RhjxMy
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The Institute for the Exploration of Seneca Village History website: http://projects.mcah.columbia.edu/seneca_village/
The exhibit on Seneca Village through the Central Park Conservancy: https://www.centralparknyc.org/programs/discover-seneca-village
Check out the 1856 before and after Central Park plans at the New York Public Library, as well as dozens of other Central Park maps and archives: https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/6850fc74-5e61-8806-e040-e00a18067a2c
Read the full report on the 2011 Seneca Village excavations: http://s-media.nyc.gov/agencies/lpc/arch_reports/1828.pdf
Read the New York Times’ coverage of Seneca Village: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/28/opinion/seneca-central-park-nyc.html
Read The Park and the People by Elizabeth Blackmar and Roy Rosenzweig for a comprehensive history of Central Park, including Seneca Village: https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9780801497513/the-park-and-the-people/
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Before Central Park was built, a historic black community was destroyed.
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If you’ve been to New York, you’ve probably visited Central Park. But there’s a part of its story you won't see.
It’s a story that goes back to the 1820s, when that part of New York was largely open countryside. Soon it became home to about 1,600 people. Among them was a predominantly black community that bought up affordable plots to build homes, churches and a school. It became known as Seneca Village. And when Irish and German immigrants moved in, it became a rare example at the time of an integrated neighborhood.
Everything changed on July 21, 1853. New York took control of the land to create what would become the first major landscaped park in the US -- they called it “The Central Park.”
In the Vox series Missing Chapter, Vox Senior Producer Ranjani Chakraborty revisits underreported and often overlooked moments from the past to give context to the present. Join her as she covers the histories that are often left out of our textbooks. Our first season tackles stories of racial injustice, political conflicts, even the hidden history of US medical experimentation.
Have an idea for a story that Ranjani should investigate for Missing Chapter? Send it to her via this form! http://bit.ly/2RhjxMy
Sign up for the Missing Chapter newsletter to stay up to date with the series: https://vox.com/missing-chapter
Explore the full Missing Chapter playlist, including episodes, a creator Q&A, and more! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8cMiYb3G5fR2kt0L4Nihvel4pEDw9od
The Institute for the Exploration of Seneca Village History website: http://projects.mcah.columbia.edu/seneca_village/
The exhibit on Seneca Village through the Central Park Conservancy: https://www.centralparknyc.org/programs/discover-seneca-village
Check out the 1856 before and after Central Park plans at the New York Public Library, as well as dozens of other Central Park maps and archives: https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/6850fc74-5e61-8806-e040-e00a18067a2c
Read the full report on the 2011 Seneca Village excavations: http://s-media.nyc.gov/agencies/lpc/arch_reports/1828.pdf
Read the New York Times’ coverage of Seneca Village: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/28/opinion/seneca-central-park-nyc.html
Read The Park and the People by Elizabeth Blackmar and Roy Rosenzweig for a comprehensive history of Central Park, including Seneca Village: https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9780801497513/the-park-and-the-people/
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At the very north end of the North Woods section of Central Park sits an old ruin that predates the existence of the park! It is the second oldest structure in the park, right after Cleopatra's Needle. The high elevation and rugged terrain made it suitable as a defense point, looking north over the flatter meadows in present day Harlem. I highly recommend checking out this remnant of American history, as well as the rest of the northern section of the park. Generally, it is more devoid of tourists and people, adding a serene feel to the area.
Be sure to like and subscribe if you enjoy content like this!
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/electrik_shots/
Happy Tuesday!
Today, we're diving back into the North Woods section of Central Park and visiting a spot you may not know is actually a war relic. Katie explains how this structure fits into the landscape and what part it played.
Thank you for watching.
Please remember to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE. Tips are always appreciated and can be donated via Venmo (@NickOlas1225).
We appreciate feedback and suggestions of where else you'd like to see us explore NYC, so don't be shy, share your thoughts.
Blockhouse No. 1, colloquially known as The Blockhouse, is a small fort in the North Woods section of Central Park, Manhattan, New York City. Finished in 1814, the Blockhouse is the second oldest structure in the park, after Cleopatra's Needle, and the oldest surviving structure originally built within the park site.[a] It is located on an overlook of Manhattan schist, with a clear view of the flat surrounding areas north of Central Park.
The fort was part of a series of fortifications in northern Manhattan, which originally also included three fortifications in Harlem Heights (now Morningside Heights). It was accompanied by Blockhouses No. 2, 3, and 4 in Morningside Park. The fort is the last remaining fortification from these defenses. Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the designers of Central Park, treated Blockhouse No. 1 as a picturesque ruin, romantically overrun with vines and Alpine shrubbery.
Before Central Park was built, a historic black community was destroyed.
Help our reporting on hidden histories. Submit a story idea here: http://bit.ly/2RhjxMy
If you’ve been to New York, you’ve probably visited Central Park. But there’s a part of its story you won't see.
It’s a story that goes back to the 1820s, when that part of New York was largely open countryside. Soon it became home to about 1,600 people. Among them was a predominantly black community that bought up affordable plots to build homes, churches and a school. It became known as Seneca Village. And when Irish and German immigrants moved in, it became a rare example at the time of an integrated neighborhood.
Everything changed on July 21, 1853. New York took control of the land to create what would become the first major landscaped park in the US -- they called it “The Central Park.”
In the Vox series Missing Chapter, Vox Senior Producer Ranjani Chakraborty revisits underreported and often overlooked moments from the past to give context to the present. Join her as she covers the histories that are often left out of our textbooks. Our first season tackles stories of racial injustice, political conflicts, even the hidden history of US medical experimentation.
Have an idea for a story that Ranjani should investigate for Missing Chapter? Send it to her via this form! http://bit.ly/2RhjxMy
Sign up for the Missing Chapter newsletter to stay up to date with the series: https://vox.com/missing-chapter
Explore the full Missing Chapter playlist, including episodes, a creator Q&A, and more! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8cMiYb3G5fR2kt0L4Nihvel4pEDw9od
The Institute for the Exploration of Seneca Village History website: http://projects.mcah.columbia.edu/seneca_village/
The exhibit on Seneca Village through the Central Park Conservancy: https://www.centralparknyc.org/programs/discover-seneca-village
Check out the 1856 before and after Central Park plans at the New York Public Library, as well as dozens of other Central Park maps and archives: https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/6850fc74-5e61-8806-e040-e00a18067a2c
Read the full report on the 2011 Seneca Village excavations: http://s-media.nyc.gov/agencies/lpc/arch_reports/1828.pdf
Read the New York Times’ coverage of Seneca Village: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/28/opinion/seneca-central-park-nyc.html
Read The Park and the People by Elizabeth Blackmar and Roy Rosenzweig for a comprehensive history of Central Park, including Seneca Village: https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9780801497513/the-park-and-the-people/
Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com
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Blockhouse No. 1, colloquially known as The Blockhouse, is a small fort in the northern part of Central Park, in Manhattan, New York City, and is the second oldest structure in the park, aside from Cleopatra's Needle. It is located on an overlook of Manhattan schist, with a clear view of the flat surrounding areas north of Central Park. Finished in 1814, the fort was part of a series of fortifications in northern Manhattan, which originally also included three fortifications in what was then called Harlem Heights, now known as Morningside Heights. The fort is the last remaining fortification from these defenses. Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the designers of Central Park, treated Blockhouse No.1 as a picturesque ruin, romantically overrun with vines and Alpine shrubbery.
Construction
The Blockhouse was likely built on a foundation of a structure dating back to a much earlier date. In 1776 during the Revolutionary War, British and Hessian troops sealed off lower Manhattan from colonial armies by controlling the pass and defending it through a series of fortifications. From trial excavations performed in 1995, it has been determined that the foundations of Blockhouse No.1 date back to this time of British occupation of Manhattan.