Located in the Greenwich Village historic district, Jackson Square Park is one of the City’s oldest public parks, having been acquired in 1826. A cast wrought iron perimeter fence dating from the 1870’s is all that remains of any nineteenth century design. A redesign for the park appeared to have been implemented during the 1940’s incorporating several mature oak trees. Richard Quigley was the Designer for the restoration of the Park, which retains those features that are historically and aesthetically significant including: the park configuration formed by the curb, sidewalk and fence lines, the existing trees, and the decorative iron fence, while replacing all other materials. The new design retains the passive character of the Park. New iron entrance portals were created, centered on an ornamental Victorian cast iron fountain. All pavements were replaced with bluestone and granite to unify the surrounding sidewalk with the park interior. The benches, lighting, drinking fountain and fencing details were selected to recall a late nineteenth century period urban park.
