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[[File:Bowling Green promo.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Bowling Green]] | [[File:Bowling Green promo.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Bowling Green]] | ||
'''Bowling Green''' is a small public park in [[New York City|New York]]. | '''Bowling Green''' is a small public park located on [[Broadway]] in [[New York City|New York]]. | ||
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In 1776, after the [[Declaration of Independence]] was read, people tore down the fence and destroyed the statue, subsequently using it for musket balls for the [[Continental Army]]. | In 1776, after the [[Declaration of Independence]] was read, people tore down the fence and destroyed the statue, subsequently using it for musket balls for the [[Continental Army]]. | ||
Bowling Green still exists today | In 1783, the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton|Connor]] met [[George Washington]] following the end of the [[American Revolutionary War]]. Connor cooly advised the commander continue leading the country even if the war was over, and afterwards they played {{Wiki|bocce}}. | ||
Bowling Green still exists today, with the statue of the ''{{Wiki|Charging Bull}}'' in place of King George. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180"> | |||
AC3 Connor Washington New York.png|Connor and Washington at Bowling Green | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
Revision as of 12:43, 27 July 2013
Bowling Green is a small public park located on Broadway in New York.
History
The park was originally created to be a place where people could go and relax, though, in 1770, a statue of King George III was placed here to celebrate the repeal of the Stamp Act. One year later, a large fence was placed around the park to prevent people from destroying the statue.
In 1776, after the Declaration of Independence was read, people tore down the fence and destroyed the statue, subsequently using it for musket balls for the Continental Army.
In 1783, the Assassin Connor met George Washington following the end of the American Revolutionary War. Connor cooly advised the commander continue leading the country even if the war was over, and afterwards they played bocce.
Bowling Green still exists today, with the statue of the Charging Bull in place of King George.
Gallery
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Connor and Washington at Bowling Green
Reference