Fashioned similarly to the original flowing design of the park, Strawberry Fields is lined with tall elm trees, shrubs, flowers and rocks. This area is designated as a quiet zone in Central Park. Strawberry Fields officially reopened on October 9, , the 45th anniversary of John Lennon's birth.
Annually, on this date, as well as on the anniversary of John Lennon's death, visitors and fans from all over the globe flock to Strawberry Fields to pay homage to this Beatles' legacy. Hardenbergh, On December 8, , obsessed fan Mark David Chapman fatally shot Lennon in front of his home, an event that shocked the city and was felt around the world. Stern on December 18, , which designated this tear-shaped Central Park knoll, located on the west side of Central Park near 72nd Street, as Strawberry Fields.
Appearing as a double A-side single with Penny Lane , the song was issued again late in on the album, Magical Mystery Tour. On the recording, an electronic instrument called a Mellotron was used to simulate other instruments an innovation in popular song , and the final single was stitched together from two different versions.
Landscape architect Bruce Kelly designed a meditative Garden of Peace, rich in trees, shrubs and flowers, which was integrated with the historic landscape of Frederick Law Olmsted — and Calvert Vaux — Click image for larger view. Please note, the NAME field includes a primary designation as well as alternate namingsoften in common or popular usage.
If the monument did not have a formal dedication, the yearlisted reflects the date of installation. Lasker Rink. Lasker Rink and Pool is closed in order to rebuild the facility to increase access to nearby communities and enhance year-round programming. More events. By subway, take the B or C train to 72nd Street station and enter the park. And, so, today the heart of Strawberry Fields is the Imagine Mosaic.
This marvelous gift measures 34 feet across, and is decorated more often than not with flowers left by visitors. While at the Park, consider dropping by the Bethesda Terrace Arcade, located south of the Bethesda fountains The ceiling is another work of tile art.
Our version of this iconic mosaic art is a beautiful way to carry on his ideology. It also pairs beautifully with this companion piece — possibly as beautiful mosaic wall art. It certainly holds a special meaning for almost anyone you ask! Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Time limit is exhausted. Image Source: Pinterest. Image Source: Wikimedia. John Lennon, Image Source Wikipedia Commons.
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