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Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 1874. Creator: John Douglas Woodward
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Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 1874. Creator: John Douglas Woodward
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, 1874. Swiss Thatched Cottage; Look Out Hill; On The Lake, New York, USA. Brooklyn boasts of a handsome public park, of five hundred and fifty acres in extent, and known as Prospect Park. It is situated on an elevated ridge...affording, from many points, extensive views of the ocean, Long-Island Sound, the bays, and New-York Harbor. Fine, broad ways lead out from the park, one reaching to Coney Island, on the Atlantic, three miles distant. There are beautiful groves of old trees in the park, a lake, summer-houses, etc. its natural advantages having been supplemented by many tasteful devices of the landscape-gardener. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers, Lakes...with Illustrations on Steel and Wood by Eminent American Artists" Vol. II, edited by William Cullen Bryant. [D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1874]
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This print of Prospect Park, Brooklyn in 1874 takes us back to a time when the city was still developing its urban landscape. Created by John Douglas Woodward, this image showcases the natural beauty and architectural wonders of one of New York's most beloved public parks. The Swiss Thatched Cottage stands out with its unique circular shape, nestled among the green hills and old trees that adorn the park. Look Out Hill offers visitors breathtaking views of the surrounding ocean, bays, and New York Harbor. The ornamental lake adds tranquility to the scene while inviting boating enthusiasts to explore its waters. Brooklyn's Prospect Park spans an impressive 550 acres on an elevated ridge, making it a true gem for nature lovers seeking respite from bustling city life. As described in "Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In" this park has been carefully designed by skilled landscape gardeners who have enhanced its natural features with tasteful additions such as summer-houses and broad pathways leading all the way to Coney Island. John Douglas Woodward's wood engraving beautifully captures both the grandeur of Prospect Park during this era and his own artistic talent. This historical snapshot allows us to appreciate how much Brooklyn has evolved over time while reminding us of the enduring charm that makes this park a cherished destination for locals and tourists alike.
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