Comparatively recent additions to the Arch are the two sculptured groups on northern facade, to the right and left of the span.

They are the work of H.A.
MacNeil.
Of all the blocks in the stretch of tradition that carries the Avenue up to Fourteenth Street, the richest in interest is, naturally, that which lies immediately north of the Square.

Dividing this block in two, and running respectively east and west, are Washington Mews and MacDougall Alley.

When Fifth Avenue was young and addicted to stately horse-drawn turnouts, it was in these half streets that were stabled the steeds and the carriages.

Of comparatively recent date is the remodelling that has converted the old stables into quaint, if somewhat garish artist studios.
From the top of a north-bound bus as it leaves the Square may be seen the beautiful gardens that have always been a feature of these first houses.