Washington Square Arch

Address: 5th Avenue and Waverly Place

In 1889 a wooden arch was constructed near the site of the current marble arch in Washington Square Park, to commemorate the centennial of George Washington's inaugural. The arch proved so popular that the permanent structure was commissioned and completed in 1895. Cars were allowed to drive through the arch until 1971, when the park was redesigned.

Nearest Subway Stop: West 4th Street-Washington Square/6th Avenue A (C) D E F (V), 8th Street-New York University/Broadway R W (N)

Scenes at this Location

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  Photo Copyright Columbia Pictures 2005
  Hitch
  Directed by: Andy Tennant
  Starring: Will Smith
  During the opening credits Hitch is shown in various places around the city. It is here beneath the arch that he is shown greeting one of his clients, Pete the Fireman.
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  Photo Copyright MGM/UA 1989
  When Harry Met Sally
  Directed by: Rob Reiner
  Starring: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan
  After driving together from Chicago to New York, this is the spot where Sally dropped Harry off with an awkward goodbye never knowing that they were destined to be married someday.