We continue our tour "The George Washington Trail in Midtown, you may consider a short stopover in Caswell and Massey, 48th and Lexington, the oldest Pharmacy country. Over there are many restaurants in the area suitable for a lunch or snack. The pharmacy offers even cologne or aftershave GW bought there back in the 1770s.
Twelve blocks south at Madison and 36th to make a brief stop at the Pierpont Morgan Library to see the mask Presidents death. Right before you is exactly how George Washington really looked at the mask is identical to a mold made while he was alive. You will see it's hard to leave the elegant private library of JP Morgan, after the overwhelming magnitude of the Metropolitan Museum, so you may choose to end your tour here.
Otherwise, go downtown to Washington Square and a moment of silence before the two sculptures in white marble formidable Washington who stand on either side of the graceful arch of Triumph, at the park entrance on Fifth Avenue and Waverly Place. Built in 1889 commemorate the 100th anniversary of his inauguration, on the left, see GW as a general and military commander, while on the right – the citizen president.
We end our tour of downtown in the financial district. You can just as easily decide to start your visit here as a group of sites has close connections Washington, then work your way north. See GW beautiful bronze statue outside Federal Hall (the plates beneath the scenes of his life photography nicely).
Watch for the President's chair in St. Paul's Chapel on Broadway and Fulton St. There was a time, he and Martha loved it here. Finally, we arrive at Fraunces Tavern Museum, where you can enjoy a traditional American lunch or dinner. The brick building by the day Son of the American Revolution is the place where Washington bid his officers farewell in 1783.
If you would like to explore more about the American Revolution and Colonial Period, try Google Social Studies for Kids. The site offers lots of pictures and downloadable information, like all Presidents of the inaugural speech, take a moment to read GW Name Address.
A special re-enactment of the inauguration of Washington will be April 30. Mark your calendar to join the colorful celebration in honor of the 220th anniversary of this historic event at Federal Hall and the Chapel of St. Paul, call 212 233-4164 for details.
Remember, George Washington's actual birthday is February 22.
Caswell and Massey 518 Lexington Avenue at 48th Street, New York, NY 10017, 212-755-2254.
Directions: MTA from 42nd Street to Times Square 7 or S to Grand Central and 6 to 51st Street walk south to 48th.
The Pierpont Morgan Library and Museum, 225 Madison Avenue @ 36th Street, New York, NY 10016.
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Directions: MTA from 42nd Street to Times Square, 7 or S to Grand Central, walk one block west of Madison Avenue, south to 36th St.
Washington Monument Square Fifth Avenue to Washington Square, New York NY 10012.
Directions: From Times Square MTA 1 to Christopher Street, walk pass east, Avenue of the Americas in Washington Square. A, C or E to West 4th Street, walk east to Washington Square, N, R or W to 8th Street, walk west on University Place, turn left at Washington Square.
Federal Hall, 26 Wall Street, New York, NY 10004, 212-825-6888.
Directions: From Times Square MTA 2, 3 to Wall Street, R, W to Rector walk east on Wall St.
St. Paul's Chapel, 209 Broadway, New York, NY 10007, 212-602-0874.
Directions: From Times MTA 2 3 A or C to Fulton St, walk west to Broadway.
Frances Tavern Museum and Restaurant, 54 Pearl Street corner of Broad St., New York NY 10004.
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Directions: From 1 to Time Square South Ferry, R, W to Whitehall walk north and east of Broad Street.
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