Alamo, Public art sculpture in Astor Place, Manhattan, United States
The Alamo sculpture forms a large black steel cube measuring 15 feet on each side, mounted on a corner at the intersection of streets
The steel structure arrived at Astor Place in 1967 as part of a temporary art installation program but received permanent status through community petition
The sculpture marks a convergence point where Greenwich Village, East Village, and Noho meet, serving as a central gathering location for different communities
Located near the Astor Place subway station, the one-ton steel cube rotates on a central pivot when multiple people push its surfaces together
The structure underwent removal in 2023 for restoration at a Connecticut foundry after mechanical issues prevented its characteristic spinning movement
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1967
Creator: Tony Rosenthal
Made from material: weathering steel
GPS coordinates: 40.72988,-73.99102
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:16
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