Protesters tore the crowns off NYC’s oldest fence in 1776

Pulling Down the Statue of George III oil painting by William Walcutt

Bowling Green is the oldest park in New York City. The park was established in 1733 as, well, a bowling green, and leased from local businesses for the cost of “one peppercorn a year,” or a nominal fee.

The Charging Bull has attracted the most attention from tourists since its installat…