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Madison Square Park Fountain

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The Madison Square Fountain is a display fountain installed in Madison Square Park in Manhattan, New York City. It is made of North Jay granite. An inscription reads, THIS FOUNTAIN ORIGINALLY STOOD ON SITE OF OLD POST OFFICE. BEGUN IN 1842, COMPLETED JAN. 7, 1843. EMBELLISHED 1847. IT WAS REMOVED TO MADISON SQUARE PARK AND REDEDICATED JUNE 28, 1867.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Madison Square Park: Madison Square Fountain". New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved January 12, 2016.