the north side. By the late 20th century, the Washington Arch had become extensively defaced with spray-painted graffiti. It was cleaned and restored in 2003-04. In modern times, the Washington Square Arch has become an unofficial symbol of New York University. Trivia Upon the last stone is carved a huge "P" in honor of Ignacy Jan Paderewski, the famous Polish pianist and 3rd Prime Minister of Poland, who donated $4,500 collected from one of his concerts in New York. Gallery See also List of post-Roman triumphal arches References External links Guide to the Records of the Washington Arch, 1872–1925 Buildings and structures completed in 1892 1892 establishments in New York (state) Monuments and memorials in Manhattan Fifth Avenue Greenwich Village Latin inscriptions Terminating vistas in the United States Triumphal arches in the United States Tourist attractions in Manhattan Monuments and memorials to George Washington in the United States George Washington in art Sculptures carved by the Piccirilli Brothers Vandalized works of art in New York City New York (state) historical anniversaries