A historic landmark of New York city, The Great Lawn has been the venue for a range of high profile concerts over the years. Located in the Central Park, the luxurious green pastures have been a soothing presence in the city of skyscrapers. This 55 acre (22 hectare) area remains to be active and charming with a wide variety of sports and cultural activities.
Created in 1980s, the Tramway Plaza after a complete makeover and renovation is a modern plaza. Lush green lawns, trees, neatly laid-out pathways and fencing makes it worth visiting. For more details, check website or call ahead.
A little piece of local legend, the Hess Triangle is no bigger than an average slice of pizza, however the message it holds is a strong one. In 1910, the city arbitrarily widened the streets and constructed the new subway lines under eminent domain laws condemning over 200 buildings to demolition. One such property was owned by David Hess, who fought strongly for his land. He lost, but by some strange twist of fate, a small section was left untouched. Though the city requested him to donate it for the public sidewalk, Hess refused, instead covering the area with mosaic tile depicting this statement "Property of the Hess Estate Which Has Never Been Dedicated For Public Purposes" and it stood as the smallest piece of privately owned land in New York City. It is currently owned by Village Cigars stores and is a little piece of New York history worth a look while in the neighborhood.
Dating back to 1796, Mother A.M.E. Zion Church is the oldest church of New York city founded by African-American residents. This Harlem's great gospel church, is also known as the "Freedom Church" as it helped the slaves escape through the Underground Railroad. This place conducts regular services on Sundays. With its great significance in history, this place is an essential stop among locals and visitors alike.
The Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building is a high rise government office building which was constructed in 2013 according to the designs contributed by the Johnson Hanchard architecture firm. The building, which was constructed following the Brutalist style of architecture, is one of the tallest buildings in the Harlem district and towers over African Square. The 13 story building houses important government offices like the Civil Service Department, the Attorney General's office, the office of Senator Bill Perkins and the Office of General Services.
The Father Duffy Square is the northern end of Times Square, New York. Over the years, it has served as a stage for public rallies and has been a popular tourist attraction. A profound reason for its fame has also been the availability of theater tickets at reduced prices. The former 50-foot (15-meter) high plaster statue, referred to as Purity, was a striking feature. The autumn of 2008 marked the opening of the modern design of Duffy Square.