Belvedere Castle,1919, Calvert Vaux
KISAIRIS ESPINAL The Belvedere was designed in 1865, the purpose was made to be a Victorian Folly. A folly serves no purpose than to be an ornamental for observation. Its architectural style is Romanesque and Gothic which adds the most outlandish and dreamlike quality to the park. Its purpose was meant to be an open-air structure which was influenced by its design. The Belvedere Castle was designed as an open shell with multiple doorway and large window. In 1919 they moved this structure element to New York which became the Meteorological Observatory which took over the United States Weather Bureau. The castle is made of pure stone which goes perfectly with the rocks from the lake. “The Gothic-style Castle was designed as a landmark for the pedestrian park visitor. The castle’s United States flag could be seen from the Mall, drawing the walkers down to Bethesda Terrace, over Bow Bridge, and through the Ramble to the castle itself” (CentralPark.com). The Castle was ...