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Central Park
United States > New York > New York County > New York
In June 1856, Fernando Wood appointed a "consulting board" of seven people, headed by author Washington Irving, to inspire public confidence in the proposed development. Wood hired military engineer Egbert Ludovicus Viele as the park's chief engineer, tasking him with a topographical survey of the site. The…
Average elevation: 26 m

Central Park
United States > New York > New York County > New York
In June 1856, Fernando Wood appointed a "consulting board" of seven people, headed by author Washington Irving, to inspire public confidence in the proposed development. Wood hired military engineer Egbert Ludovicus Viele as the park's chief engineer, tasking him with a topographical survey of the site. The…
Average elevation: 26 m

Manhattan Community Board 3
United States > New York > New York County > New York
Average elevation: 10 m

Riverside Park
United States > New York > New York County > New York
Initially, Riverside Avenue had been planned to run in a straight line, which would have required a retaining wall and extensive fill. However, the area's difficult topography had come to the attention of the Manhattan park commissioners. In 1873, the commissioners selected Frederick Law Olmsted, a park…
Average elevation: 17 m

Hunter’s Point South Waterfront Park
United States > New York > New York County > New York
Average elevation: 5 m