celebration walk siegel

OLMSTED CELEBRATION

WALKHonoring Herb Siegel

Yesterday

The Gala Waters around 1900. A popular and vibrant gathering place for city goers and other

park users .Notice the 2 story band stand, and the settees to

the left

Yesterday

Postcard depicting the popularity of Delaware Park at the turn of the 19th Century. Notice the 2 story Band Stand and the tile roofs of the Calvert Vaux designed

settees

Today

The lake in Delaware Park is still a focal

point for all different kinds of activities.

Today

A $250,000 grant has recently been awarded to the Conservancy to make repairs and improvements

to the walk around Hoyt Lake.

The Plan

The Plan for the 21st Century has the historic structures restored around the lake and Marcy

Casino

Historic Landmark

Calvert Vaux designed 2 Story Bandstand and the centerpiece of the Celebration Walk

Historic Landmark

Calvert VauxOlmsted’s original design partnerand Spirehead designer

The Spirehead Gazebo, a high Victorian design and an important anchor of the Celebration Walk

Historic Landmark

Calvert Vaux designed Settees. A place where boaters waited for their turn in a

boat.

Donor Recognition

Engraved pavers would be clustered around the historic landmarks of the Celebration Walk to

highlight the commemorative gifts of our donors similar to what

is shown here in NYC’s Central Park.

Legacy LandscapesFlowering Shrubs, Park Benches, Trees,Spring Bulbs

Additional ways for people to participate in growing the Celebration Walk

Tomorrow

Celebrating life, restored through a Walk around the Gala Water of Delaware Park