110th Street (Manhattan)

110th Street is a famous street in the New York City borough of Manhattan. It is also called Central Park North because it marks the northern edge of Central Park. In some parts, especially from Central Park West or Frederick Douglass Boulevard to Riverside Drive, the street is known as Cathedral Parkway.

This street is part of the big grid that helps organize many streets in Manhattan. It connects different neighborhoods and offers views of Central Park, making it a special place for both locals and visitors. Many people walk along 110th Street to enjoy the park or to get to nearby schools and buildings.

Route

110th Street is a road in New York City’s Manhattan area. It runs from First Avenue to Madison Avenue, and a small part between Madison and Fifth Avenue goes the other way. West of Fifth Avenue, the street gets wider for two-way traffic.

There is a statue called the Duke Ellington Memorial at a place named Duke Ellington Circle, where 110th Street meets Fifth Avenue near Central Park. The Cathedral of St. John the Divine is nearby, and west of Central Park, 110th Street is also called Cathedral Parkway.

Central Park North

Central Park North is the part of West 110th Street at the northern end of Central Park. It stretches from Central Park West on the west to Fifth Avenue on the east. This area has some interesting features, including three of Central Park’s original gates. Over the years, many famous people have lived in buildings with views of Central Park.

Notable places

Some important places are located along 110th Street in Manhattan. These include Congregation Ramath Orah, The Africa Center, Duke Ellington Circle, Frederick Douglass Circle, Avalon Morningside Park, and the large Cathedral of St. John the Divine.

Transportation

There used to be a tall train station at 110th Street, but it was taken down in 1940. Today, there are four subway stops on 110th Street. These stops help people get around the city easily.

110th Street also has several bus routes that run along it, making it simple for people to travel west or east. There was once a train station here long ago, but it closed in 1906.

Notable people

George Gershwin lived at 501 West 110th Street, near where he wrote his famous piece Rhapsody in Blue. He and his brother Ira stayed there from 1924 to 1929. Arthur Miller also lived at 45 West 110th Street when he was a child.

In popular culture

The street is well-known from the song "Across 110th Street" by Bobby Womack, and from a movie released in 1972 with the same title. It was also the home of the professional wrestling tag team Harlem Heat. Additionally, the jazz album Central Park North by The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band is very famous.