Offering great views of both the Central Park Lake and woods is Bethesda Terrace. The terrace was one of the very first structures to have been built in Central Park; its construction began in 1859, continued throughout the Civil War, and was completed in 1863. Under the terrace you will find the Arcade, an arched, interior walkway. Created in the 1860s, the Arcade features a stunning tiled ceiling and was designed by Jacob Wrey Mould. In the 1960's it was a place of social gathering and it even featured a restaurant. In the 1970's, the terrace was used primarily for drug-trafficking. Today, however its a great place for people-watching, and because of its good acoustics often frequented by talented street performers, such as this young gospel choir.