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Bryant Park was (literally) a cemetery.

Bryant Park is a great place to hang out when the weather is good (assuming that you can find a place to sit). The park itself – as well as the surrounding area – have some fascinating pieces of historical intrigue that many casual visitors might inadvertently miss.

Citations

• NYC Parks. “Bryant Park.” https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/bryant-park/monuments/1502
• New York Public Library. “The Library Lions.” https://www.nypl.org/help/about-nypl/library-lions
• Walks of New York. “The History of Bryant Park and Why You Should Visit It Today.” https://www.walksofnewyork.com/blog/bryant-park-ny