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Washington Square Park: Execution Site and Hanging Trees

Washington Square Park: Execution Site and Hanging Trees

Washington Square Park: Execution Site and Hanging Trees

Heather Cross
Washington Square Park was often used for public executions, and at least one of the trees that were used in hangings still remains in the Washington Square Park.
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