Merchant's Gate

The Maine Monument stands at the entrance to the Park at Merchants' Gate, named by the Commissioners of Central Park in 1862 to honor commerce and business professions for their important contribution to New York City.

Nearest Subway Stop: 59th Street/Columbus Circle A B C D 1

Scenes at this Location

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  Photo Copyright Columbia Pictures 1976
  Taxi Driver
  Directed by: Martin Scoresese
  Starring: Robert DeNiro
  Psychotic cab driver Travis Bickle (DeNiro) arrives at Senator Palentine's political rally here at Merchant's Gate, sporting a mohawk haircut and loaded with handguns. Fortunately for the Senator, the secret service chase Bickle away before he can cause any harm here.