Pulitzer Fountain

Unclaimed

One of the impressive things to see at Grand Army Square at the Southeast corner of Central Park is the ornamental Pulitizer Fountain, situated at the southern end of the square at 59th Street. This is a large 22-ft high fountain designed by Austrian-American sculptor Karl Bitter in 1916. At the top is a Allegorical bronze statue of Pomona the goddess of abundance. She is holding a basket of fruit on the left side of her body. Beneath the statue are a series of basins which grow in size as water pours from one to anther in a stepped pattern. The bottom two basin levels include ornamental shell designs and spillovers. Two ornamental horn structures flank the sides of the fountain as well. These add nicely to the overall attractiveness of the Pulitzer Fountain. Unfortunately, the fountain wasn't in operation during our recent visit. This was disappointing as I've enjoyed viewing this particular fountain in NYC during previous visits.

Silly NYC Christmas fun. Better for little kids, but I loved the seal with a ball, penguins, and ice-skating snow leopard. Look for the ice-skating polar bear and bathtub bear.

Cool and well-represented in pop culture. Will recommend checking it out and also walking around as there are tons of other sights to see around there.

Very picturesque fountain and landmark in front of one of New York’s most iconic hotels, the Plaza

The fountain was closed for repairs when we were there in December. They sure picked a good time to do repairs..... will have to come back next time we're in NYC.