Duane Park

Duane Park in Tribeca.

Duane Park is a small, triangular public urban park located in the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.^[1] The park is bordered by Hudson Street to the east and branches of Duane Street on north and south sides.

The city of New York purchased Duane Park in 1795 from Trinity Church for five dollars.^[1] The park is surrounded by commercial buildings which were constructed during the 19th century.^[1] Duane Street, which borders the park, is named for James Duane, an important parishioner at Trinity Church.^[2]

References

1. ^ ^{a b c} Freeman Gill, John (2011-05-06). "The Land of the $800 Stroller". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/08/realestate/08living.html. Retrieved 2011-05-07. 
2. ^ Senft, Bret (1993-09-26). "If You're Thinking of Living In/TriBeCa; Families Are the Catalyst for Change". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/1993/09/26/realestate/if-you-re-thinking-of-living-in-tribeca-families-are-the-catalyst-for-change.html?src=pm. Retrieved 2011-07-07. 

Coordinates: 40°43′01.6″N 74°00′33.8″W / 40.717111°N 74.009389°W / 40.717111; -74.009389