Celebration Walk Siegel
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OLMSTED CELEBRATION
WALKHonoring Herb Siegel
Yesterday
The Gala Waters around 1900. A popular and vibrant gathering place for city goers and other
park users .Notice the 2 story band stand, and the settees to
the left
Yesterday
Postcard depicting the popularity of Delaware Park at the turn of the 19th Century. Notice the 2 story Band Stand and the tile roofs of the Calvert Vaux designed
settees
Today
The lake in Delaware Park is still a focal
point for all different kinds of activities.
Today
A $250,000 grant has recently been awarded to the Conservancy to make repairs and improvements
to the walk around Hoyt Lake.
The Plan
The Plan for the 21st Century has the historic structures restored around the lake and Marcy
Casino
Historic Landmark
Calvert Vaux designed 2 Story Bandstand and the centerpiece of the Celebration Walk
Historic Landmark
Calvert VauxOlmsted’s original design partnerand Spirehead designer
The Spirehead Gazebo, a high Victorian design and an important anchor of the Celebration Walk
Historic Landmark
Calvert Vaux designed Settees. A place where boaters waited for their turn in a
boat.
Donor Recognition
Engraved pavers would be clustered around the historic landmarks of the Celebration Walk to
highlight the commemorative gifts of our donors similar to what
is shown here in NYC’s Central Park.
Legacy LandscapesFlowering Shrubs, Park Benches, Trees,Spring Bulbs
Additional ways for people to participate in growing the Celebration Walk
Tomorrow
Celebrating life, restored through a Walk around the Gala Water of Delaware Park