Specific Projects
Charles Downing Lay designed or contributed to the design of countless parks, subdivisions, private estates, and gardens throughout the United States, although his influence was most apparent on the East Coast.
Some of his major projects include:
Marine Park, Brooklyn
Battery Park, New York City
Bryant Park, New York City
John Jay Park, New York City
Madison Square Park, New York City
Initial design of the grounds for the National Academy of Sciences, Washington, D.C.
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