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Oct 6, 2012 · The land and Federal mansion sited on a promontory overlooking the river were acquired between 1876 and 1891 and established as East River Park. Its initial design, by Calvert Vaux and Samuel Parsons, Jr., included asymmetrical paths and naturalistic plantings which enhanced views of the river.
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The Amateur Astronomers Association hosts observing sessions, free and open to the public, one Friday night each month from May through October at Carl Schurz Park in Manhattan. Carl Schurz Park is located along East End Avenue at the end of East 86th Street.
Carl Schurz Park is located along East End Avenue at the end of East 86th Street. The park has a lovely view of a lot of sky above the East River, Roosevelt Island, Queens, and the Queensborough and Triborough bridges.
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Carl Schurz Park overlooks the waters of Hell Gate and Wards Island in the East River, and is the site of Gracie Mansion (built for Archibald Gracie, 1799, enlarged c. 1811), the official residence of the Mayor of New York since 1942.
During the ensuing years, the Carl Schurz Park Association grew in depth and responsibilities. Hundreds of volunteers were affecting dramatic changes in the horticultural landscape of the park. The Board decided a name change was in order to more closely reflect the Association’s mission.
