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Then-and-Now Challenge: Madison Square Park image

Then-and-Now Challenge: Madison Square Park
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Are you ready for a closeup? Try your hand at re-creating these historic photos at Madison Square Park! This challenge is only available to our iOS app users. If you don't yet have the Urban Archive App, download it here. Each location in this challenge has an address and a historic image tied to it. Check-in at each location by tapping the lock icon to the left of the clue. If you’re in the right place, it will turn green. Your challenge today is to take as many then-and-now photos as you can. Tap the image, and then the recreate button to line up the historical image with your present-day view. Once you’re happy with your photo, hit save to add it to your camera roll. Please share these photos with team@urbanarchive.nyc once you’ve completed the challenge. Happy snapping!

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 William H. Seward Statue image

William H. Seward Statue

William Seward statue in Madison Square Park, with the Madison Square Garden Tower behind, undated (ca. 1890-1910). Emulsion damage.
 William H. Seward Statue image

William H. Seward Statue

Statue of William H. Seward, Madison Square Park, New York City, 1891.
 William H. Seward Statue image

William H. Seward Statue

Statue of William H. Seward in Madison Square Park, New York City, April 6, 1902.
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