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Washington Square Park

A renowned 9.75-acre public park, iconic for its arch and fountain, popular with artists, musicians, students, and chess enthusiasts.

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During the yellow fever epidemic in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the land was used as a mass grave for paupers. Park goers have reported sightings of shadowy figures in the bustling Washington Square Park.

laurenmack 2 years ago

Washington Square Park, in the heart of Greenwich Village, is at the heart of culture in New York City. The park is mostly open space and features a huge fountain which is an incredibly popular spot for both tourists and locals alike.

madeleineray 3 years ago

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    Mysterious and spooky, ghosts have captivated the world for centuries. From ghost stories and seances to haunted tours of the most mysterious places on earth, the fascination with spirits and connecting with the departed skyrockets during autumn with cooler weather, long nights, and, of course, Halloween. The most haunted places in the U.S. are not […]

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