5 in 1, Steel sculpture at 1 Police Plaza, Manhattan, United States.
The five interlocking discs of weathering steel rise 35 feet high, forming geometric shapes that create different patterns from various viewing angles.
Installed in 1974, this 75,000-pound steel structure marked the largest metal public artwork in New York City at the time of its placement.
Each disc in the sculpture represents one of New York City's five boroughs, symbolizing the connection between Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island, and the Bronx.
The sculpture stands on a brick-paved pedestrian mall near the headquarters of the New York City Police Department in Lower Manhattan.
The weathering steel material develops a natural oxide coating over time, eliminating the need for paint while protecting the internal structure.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1973
Creator: Tony Rosenthal
Made from material: weathering steel
GPS coordinates: 40.71271,-74.00293
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:15
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