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110th Street (Manhattan)

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A sunny view of Central Park North with the Pioneers Gate, looking towards the Duke Ellington memorial on Fifth Avenue.

110th Street in Manhattan

110th Street is a special street in New York City, in the area called Manhattan. It is also known as Central Park North because it marks the very top edge of Central Park. People love walking here to see the park and visit nearby schools and buildings.

The street runs from First Avenue on the east to Madison Avenue on the west. A small part between Madison and Fifth Avenue goes the other way. West of Fifth Avenue, the street is wider and is also called Cathedral Parkway.

Some fun places to see on 110th Street include the huge Cathedral of St. John the Divine and the Duke Ellington Memorial at Duke Ellington Circle. There are also four subway stops to help people travel around the city easily. Many famous people, like George Gershwin, have lived here and created wonderful music.

Images

A view of West 110th Street in Manhattan, looking towards Riverside Park on a warm afternoon.
An old elevated train track curving above the streets of New York City.
A photograph of Lincoln Correctional Facility in Manhattan, New York City, taken on a sunny morning.
A sunny view of Frederick Douglass Circle in Harlem, Manhattan, showcasing the park and surrounding buildings.
A street sign marking Central Park North at the intersection of Lenox Avenue and Malcolm X Boulevard in Manhattan, New York City.
A street sign for West 110th Street at the intersection with Lenox Avenue (also known as Malcolm X Boulevard).

Related articles

New York City
Manhattan
Central Park

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