«Casino-Hotel» Out These Iconic Landmarks on the Upper West Side
September 12 2018
All of New «Casino-Hotel» City isfull of history- from the Brooklyn Bridge and Empire State Building to Broadway and the Statue of Liberty. Enter New York City, and you’ve stepped into history. The Upper West Side is no different. Here are some well-known and not-so-well-known landmarks you can find near Hotel Beacon on the Upper West «Casino-Hotel»
Pier I Gantry
Originally part of the «Casino-Hotel» Penn Central rail yard,Pier Iand a seven-acre section of Riverside Park opened to the public in 2001. The pier was reconstructed to its original length of 795 feet and, at its widest point, is 55 feet wide. It’s a beautiful spot for a stroll and has incredible views. It’s «Casino-Hotel» great for fishing and plays host to many events and activities in warmer weather. In the summer, you can watch movies under the stars, and in the fall, you can bring the family to Riverside Park South’s annual West Side County Fair
The Juilliard School
The artists of tomorrow hone their skills in the Upper «Casino-Hotel» Side at the world-renownedJuilliard School. Founded in 1905, Julliard educates musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world. Perhaps the best way to experience this iconic school without actually attending a «Casino-Hotel» it to attend a show - they offer more than700 performancesthroughout the year.
Joan of Arc Memorial
Located in Riverside Park is a bronze equestrian sculpture of 15th-century French patriot and «Casino-Hotel»Joan of Arc. Created by artist Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington, the statue is one of the finest «Casino-Hotel» of art in the park’s collection.
The Ghostbusters Building
You’ll recognize55 Central Park Westas the building Dan Aykroyd’s «Casino-Hotel» labeled “Spook Central” in the 1984 movie Ghostbusters. It’s less than a mile from Hotel Beacon. It may look a little smaller in real life, however. Eight floors were added to exterior shots of the building via matte painting by production designer John DeCuir.
Hamilton Fountain
One of the finest and last surviving examples of the decorative horse «Casino-Hotel» that once dotted the cityscape, theHamilton Fountainis named for Robert Ray Hamilton, who lived between 1851 and «Casino-Hotel» He was a prominent businessman, landowner, and politician who bequeathed $9,000 to the City for the fountain’s creation and installation. Visitors from all over the world marvel at this ornate, baroque-styled marble sculpture.
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