Notable areas, landmarks, institutions and businesses of Gotham City

Notable areas, landmarks, institutions and businesses of Gotham City

This article lists notable areas, landmarks, institutions and businesses of the fictional Gotham City.

Comic book continuity

*Ace Chemical Processing Inc.The factory where a costumed criminal named the Red Hood fell into a vat of chemicals and became the Joker, in Alan Moore's "".
*Amusement MileAn amusement park in Gotham, lined with ferriswheels, rollercoasters, and other attractions typical of a theme park.
*Batman lighthouseInspired by the Statue of Liberty
*Blackgate Maximum Security PenitentiaryThe citys main prison, located on Blackgate Isle. "" suggests that it was preceded by Gotham Penitentiary.
*The BoweryDescribed in the comics as Gotham City's worst neighborhood. Bordered by Crime Alley to the north, The Bowery is home to Crown Point, a smaller inner-district ridden with crime, homelessness, and prostitution.
*Brentwood AcademyA privately run high school once attended by Tim Drake during Chuck Dixon's tenure as writer of "Robin" vol. 2.
*Burnley
*The CauldronAn area known for organized crime. The Irish Mob runs most of The Cauldron and it is home to some of the most prestigious hitmen in the city, per "Hitman" by Garth Ennis and John McCrea.
*The ClocktowerA tower in central Gotham which at one time contained the secret headquarters of Barbara Gordon, for her activities as Oracle. The "" storyline shows the destruction of the Clocktower.issue
*ChinatownGotham's primary Asian district.
*Crime AlleyA small side street, located in the East End, formally "Park Row." It is a dangerous, crime-infested area. This is where Joe Chill killed Thomas and Martha Wayne in front of their young son, Bruce, after the family had visited a cinema. In addition, this is the location where Batman first met Jason Todd, when the youth attempted to steal the tires from the Batmobile. This is also where Doctor Leslie Thompkins maintains her clinic, and where Batman battles Superman in "".
*Diamond DistrictAn area run by the Penguin during the No Man's Land series.
*The East EndAn underdeveloped part of Gotham laden with poverty, crime, prostitution, and the circulation of illegal drugs. Some writers occasionally blend the East End together with Crime Alley as a single area in the city. In the "Catwoman" series, especially volume 3, Catwoman takes an active interest in protecting this area.
*Falcone PenthouseThis was the home of Carmine Falcone before Two-Face killed him. This was also the place where Batman first encountered Catwoman, and first faced Two-Face, all of this in "Batman: The Long Halloween".
*Fashion DistrictAn area run by the Penguin during the No Man's Land series.
*Financial District
*Finnigan'sA bar popular with uniformed police officers in Gotham.
*Gotham Bay - Gotham Bay borders the Eastern coastline of Gotham City and allows access to the Blackgate Prison facility.
*Gotham City General Hospital - This is one of the largest and busiest medical care units in all of Gotham City. Members of both the Justice League of America and the Justice Society of America were once admitted as patients here. Both Thomas Wayne and Thomas Elliot served as resident surgeons at this hospital.
*Gotham County High SchoolA public high school once attended by Tim Drake.
*Gotham DocksThis is the city's harbor. Among other stories, the harbor figures in "Batman: The Long Halloween" as the place the coroner's body is found.
*Gotham HeightsAn affluent area also known as "Bristol" and/or "Crest Hill", due to mutual proximity of the three neighborhoods. This is where Wayne Manor is located.
*Gotham Public Library - Barbara Gordon once worked as a librarian at the Gotham Public Library in Gotham City.
*Gotham SquareA central area of the city resembling New York City's Times Square.
*Gotham Tower Apartments - One of the more lavish apartment complexes in Gotham City, Poison Ivy once used the penthouse suite as a base of operations
*Gotham VillageIn 1970s comics this was a bohemian area, based on New York City's Greenwich Village.
*Grand AvenueThe city's main theatre district based on New York City's Broadway.
*The Hill
*The Iceberg LoungeA nightclub in the city center operated by the Penguin.
*Killinger's Department StoreA large department store similar to "Macy's" in New York.
*Little OdessaNeighborhood that is home to many Russian immigrants.
*Monarch Playing Card Co.The playing card factory adjacent to Ace Chemical Processing that the Red Hood was attempting to rob before encountering the Batman and fleeing.
*My AlibiAn underworld bar in the city center.
*New Town- An area in which during the No Man's Land series, was the district operated by the Ventriloquist and his puppet Scarface.
*Old GothamThe Gotham district more well-known for the location of Oracle's Clock Tower and the GCPD headquarters.
*Otisburg
*Peregrinator's Club - This is an exclusive gentleman's club located in Gotham City. The criminal known as Facade targeted several of the club's members as robbery victims and faced off against the Batman here.
*Plant FactoryThe place where Batman first fought Poison Ivy during his first year of operation. It apparently burned to the ground by the end of the battle.
*Ritm Marlton Hotel
*Robinson ParkThe citys main park. During "No Man's Land," Poison Ivy claimed this area as her own. Named for 1940s Batman artist and Joker co-creator Jerry Robinson.
*The Stacked DeckA seedy nightclub where the most notorious criminals in Gotham go to hide out sometimes.
* The Staue of Alan Scott - It was revealed in Detective Comics #784, that there is a statue of Green Lantern Alan Scott in Gotham. It was erected in the 1940's as a tribute to Gothams hero of that era.
*The Statue of JusticeAlso known as "Lady Gotham," this is a monument situated off shore of the city and modeled loosely on the Statue of Liberty in New York. It varies in that the figure has a blindfold over her eyes, and a sword and scales in her outstretched hands.
*Slaughter SwampJust outside Gotham, this swamp 'birthed' Solomon Grundy, a frequent villain to Alan Scott.
*Tobacconists Club - The Tobacconists Club was an exclusive Gentlemen's club located in Gotham City. City councilman Rupert Thorne often used the club to conduct underworld activities.
*TricornerAn island at the southwest corner of Gotham City. It is home to the Tricorner Yards.
*Toxic AcresAn abandoned neighborhood of newly built houses, unsuitable for habitation due to its proximity to a toxic waste dump. To prevent illness, those entering or staying in the area need to use gas masks or take antivenin. At one-time Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn used the area as a hideout.
*Wayne ManorAlso referred to as "Wayne Mansion" or "Stately Wayne Manor," this is the mansion estate of Bruce Wayne, and the location of the Batcave.
*Wayne TowerThis is the headquarters of Wayne Enterprises, located at the corner of Finger and Broome Streets. Named for comic creators Bill Finger and John Broome.

Homages to important Batman creators

*Aparo ExpresswayNamed for artist Jim Aparo.
*Aparo ParkAlso named for artist Jim Aparo.
*Archie Goodwin International AirportNamed for writer and editor Archie Goodwin.
*Barr TownNamed for writer Mike W. Barr.
*Cape CarmineNamed for artist Carmine Infantino.
*Davis AvenueNamed for artist Alan Davis.
*Dixon DockNamed for writer Chuck Dixon.
*Finger RiverNamed for Batman co-creator Bill Finger.
*Finger Memorial ParkAlso named for Batman co-creator Bill Finger.
*Grant ParkNamed for writer Alan Grant.
*Kane County MorgueNamed for Batman's creator Bob Kane.
*Miller HarborNamed for writer and artist Frank Miller.
*Novick TunnelNamed for artist Irv Novick.
*RobbinsvilleNamed for artist Frank Robbins.
*Robinson ParkNamed for artist Jerry Robinson.
*Robinson PlazaAlso named for artist Jerry Robinson.
*Robinson SquareAlso named for artist Jerry Robinson.
*R.H. Kane BuildingNamed for Batman co-creator Bob Kane.
*Robert Kane Memorial BridgeAlso named for Batman co-creator Bob Kane.
*Sprang BridgeNamed for artist Dick Sprang.
*Sprang RiverAlso named for artist Dick Sprang.
*Sprang Art Supplies
*The Westward BridgeNamed for actors Adam West and Burt Ward.

Landmarks in other media

*"":*The Statue of JusticeThe statue varies from the comics in that she is shown holding a shield and a torch.:*Stonegate PrisonThe city's main prison as opposed to "Blackgate" in the comics.
*"Batman Beyond":*Crime AlleyBruce Wayne used his influence to keep the street preserved during the rebuilding of Gotham, making it the only part of the present-day Gotham City to remain.
*"Batman (1989 film)":*Axis ChemicalsThe factory where Jack Napier fell into a vat of chemicals and became the Joker. The name differs from Ace Chemical Processing Inc. in the comics.:*Flugelheim museum - The location of first battle of Batman and the Joker
*"Nolan Films":*Gotham DocksThis is the site of the final arrest of Carmine Falcone.:*Narrows IslandAn island situated between Midtown Gotham and Downtown Gotham, also nicknamed simply "the Narrows." The Narrows is nothing more than a sort of "skid row" in Gotham, populated by crumbling buildings and rife with criminal activity. It is dangerous and dilapidated, and, to quote Detective Flass, "cops don't go into the Narrows except in force." The Narrows is also the location of Arkham Asylum, which is on the island's Northeast corner. There doesn't seem to be a monorail station in the Narrows, but the establishing shot indicates that monorail tracks run straight through the island. The Narrows is also the site of the League of Shadows' initial release of the Fear Toxin.:*Wayne Station - A monorail station attached to Wayne Tower. The Gotham Light Rail system was contracted and built by Thomas Wayne, Bruce's father, while he was still alive. The monorail project was headed by both Thomas Wayne and his good friend Lucious Fox as an attempt to "give something back" to Gotham. After Thomas Wayne and his wife were murdered by Joe Chill, the Gotham Light Rail system and Wayne Station fell into disuse and decay; a few parts of the monorail system are still active out of "respect" for Thomas Wayne.On a side note, the monorail tracks run directly over the water and power utilities in Gotham, according to Fox.:*Other Areas - A map commissioned by Christopher Nolan for the film series and based upon the "No Man's Land" map also listed a few districts in or near Gotham including Sheal, West Harlow, Pettsburg, Granton, Farrow, Jerrold, Gainsly, Reatton, Hayesville, Stevensburgh, and South Hinkley. Jerrold is among the first to be incorporated into the comics themselves by writer Grant Morrison.

"Batman (TV series)"

Gotham City tourist info [ [http://members.tripod.com/AdamWest/tour.htm Gotham City Tourist Info] ]

*Stately Wayne Manor
*Gotham Amusement Pier
*Wayne Memorial Clock Tower
*Amerigold Columbus Bridge
*Madame Soleil's Wax Museum
*Gotham City Museum
*Gotham City Central Park
*Washington Centre
*Parkhurst Galleries
*Tyler Stadium
*Gotham City Speedway
*Gotham City Coliseum
*White's Pond
*Gotham Arts Centre
*Spring Street Aquarium
*Wayne Animal Sanctuary
*Gotham City Museum of Antiquities
*Gotham City Bridge
*West River
*Coley Square
*Gotham City Library
*Gotham City University
*Chimes Square
*Gotham City Square Gardens
*Spayed Stadium
*Gotham Town Hall
*The Follies
*Gotham City Museum
*Bernie Park's Artistic Procurers
*Gotham City Art Center
*S.S. Gotham Queen
*Gotham City Harbour
*Gotham Park Racetrack
*Gotham City Soccer Stadium
*Pelican Cove
*Bessarovian Embassy
*Gotham City Museum of Natural History
*Gotham Point
*Phony Island
*Phony Island Lighthouse
*Gotham City Zoo
*Ambergreas Bay
*Gotham City Opera House
*Gotham City World's Fair
*Peale Art Gallery
*Coolidge Square Station
*Gotham Square
*Gotham City Museum of Modern Art
*Gotham City Opera Company
*Queen of Freedom Monument

Other locations

*Gotham Convention Hall
*Gotham City Art Museum
*Gotham City Exhibit Hall
*Abandoned Navy Recreation Center
*Jefferson Square Park
*Murray Park
*Gotham Ball Park
*Gotham Park Lake

Gotham City yellow pages [ [http://members.tripod.com/AdamWest/yellow.htm Gotham City Yellow Pages] ]

*Gotham City Police Headquarters
*Gotham City Jail
*Woodrow Roosevelt High
*Maison de Magda
*Gotham City Millionaires Club
*Morganbilt Library
*Gotham City Library
*Winnie Coto Country Club
*Gotham City Central Station
*Wayne Steamship Company
*Gotham State Penitentiary
*Glob's Drugstore
*Gotham State Building
*Harry Hammert's
*Dunbar's Drive-in
*City Hall
*Screaming Chicken Roadside Teepee
*J. Pauline Spaghetti Island
*J. Pauline Spaghetti Hotel
*Morpheus Mattresses
*Bernie's Chicken Farm
*Paul's Poultry Palace
*Old MacDonald's Chicken Farm
*Frosty Freezies Factory
*V Magnum Diamonds
*KGC Radio
*Laughing Leo's Used Cars
*Adobe Hacienda Motel & Eats
*Gotham City Stockyards
*Mount Ararat Hospital
*Rosetta Stone Company
*Russell Arms Apartments
*The Gotham Arms
*Knab Aircraft
*Harry's Hair Lair
*Manufacturing Jewellry & Designers
*The Platter-Porium
*Gotham City Reservoir
*KGC-TV
*Duncan Dance Studios
*Mr. Oceanbring's Salon for Men
*Bon Bon's Box Boutique
*Gotham City Atomic Energy Laboratory
*Gotham Towers West
*Old Lake Street Reservoir
*Gotham City Film Decency League
*The Hexagon
*Jolly Jim's Scrap Metal
*Federal Sub-Treasury Building
*Aaron Burr High School
*Gedallian Embassy
*Gotham Plaza Hotel
*Gotham City Dairymen's League
*Gotham City Herald
*Sons of Balboa
*Gotham City Bank
*Gotham City Science Institute
*Gotham City Baker's Guild
*The Eyrie
*Gotham City National Bank
*Happy Acres
*Gotham City Times
*Feline Fur Salon
*Forever Jewel Company
*Gotham City Chimes Building
*French Freddy's Fencing Academy
*Sherlock Holmes Real Estate Development
*Pink Chips Stamp Factory
*The Camelia Room
*American Bank
*Beneficial Bank
*Commercial Bank
*Diversified Bank
*Empire Bank
*Federal State Bank
*Gotham General Bank & Trust
*Black Widow Lingerie
*Black Widow Weeds Removal Service
*Black Widow Blacktop Company
*Black, Widow, & Black - Attorneys
*Heritage First National Bank and Trust
*Burma Import Company
*Gotham Towers
*Franchin's Fancy Fur Salon
*Keyborne Bookstore
*Keynote Music Shop
*Sacred Precints of the Ultra-Conservative Gotham City Key Club
*Keystone Building
*The Locker Room
*Oasis Hotel
*Gotham City Art News
*The Grotto Arms
*Wayne Foundation Building
*Glu Gluten's Glue Factory
*Andrew's Hockey Puck Factory
*Gotham City Radium Centre
*Hang 5
*le Maison du Chat
*Fashionation Magazine
*Lo Hung Company
*Cane's Candy Company
*Gotham Astoria
*State Employment Office
*United States Mint, Gotham City Branch
*Gotham General Hospital
*Gotham City Apartments
*Gotham Water Works
*Gotham City British Consul Center
*Peter's Guns & Ammo
*Green Grocer's
*Spiffany's Jewelry Store
*Gotham City Alchemical Bank & Trust Company
*What A Way To Go-Go
*Old Turtle Mill
*House of Ali Baba
*Pelican Arms
*Gotham City Ice Skating Rink
*Gotham City Eagles
*Gotham City Diamond Exchange
*Trieste Jewellers
*Gotham City Hotel
*Gotham City Hospital
*Last Longer Warehouse
*Gotham City Shipbuilding Company
*Royal Mushroom Club
*Gotham City Water & Power Plant

Other locations

*Gotham City Radio
*Gotham Sporting Goods Shop
*Northrup Book Shop
*Official Bank Note Printing Company
*Ladd Armored Car Company
*Kats, Katz, Katz and Company, Fine Refiners
*Gotham City State Bank
*Mother Gotham's Bakery
*Gotham Lumber Yard
*The Chessman Building
*Smith, Smith and Schmidt Stockbrokers
*Bijou Theatre
*Trojan Horse Trucking Company
*Gotham City Institute of Technology
*Gotham City Stock Exchange
*Gotham City Security Trust
*Gotham Treasury
*Gotham City Airport
*Stay-Dry Umbrellas
*Gotham City Fire Department
*Basin Street Hotel
*Gotham Square Park
*Gotham City State Building
*Gotham Hampshire Hotel
*GTZR Radio
*Gotham West Hotel

References

ee also

*Notable areas, landmarks, institutions and businesses of Metropolis (comics)

External links

* [http://www.1966batfan.com/batlocations.htm Bat Locations]
* [http://www.rasalghul.co.uk/gotham_map.php Batman: Collected Issues of the Dark Knight - Gotham Map]
* [http://members.tripod.com/AdamWest/tour.htm Gotham City History and Notable Locations from the Batman 1960s TV show]
* [http://en.dcdatabaseproject.com/Gotham_City Gotham City - DC Database]


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