Pulitzer Fountain, New York City

Name: Pulitzer Fountain
Address: New York City, United States

#278 among attractions in New York City

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Pulitzer Fountain is an outdoor fountain located in Manhattan's Grand Army Plaza in New York. The fountain is named after newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer who died in 1911 having bequeathed $50,000 for the creation of the fountain. Pulitzer intended his fountain to be "like those in the Place de la Concorde, Paris, France." The fountain was designed by the architect Thomas Hastings, and crowned by a statue conceived by the sculptor Karl Bitter. The fountain was dedicated in May 1916. ()

Completed: 1916 (109 years ago)Coordinates: 40°45'50"N, 73°58'25"W

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Midtown Manhattan (Midtown East)New York City United States

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Day trips

Pulitzer Fountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Apple Fifth Avenue, Victorian Gardens, Hallett Nature Sanctuary, Grand Army Plaza.

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Church
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pulitzer Fountain?

Nearby attractions include Grand Army Plaza, New York City (1 min walk), Paris Theater, New York City (2 min walk), A La Vieille Russie, New York City (2 min walk), Solow Building, New York City (2 min walk).

How to get to Pulitzer Fountain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pulitzer Fountain:

Metro

5th Avenue–59th Street • Lines: N, R, W (2 min walk)
57th Street • Lines: <F>, F (6 min walk)

Bus

Madison Avenue & East 57th Street • Lines: Q32 (4 min walk)
East 60th Street/Madison Avenue • Lines: Q32 (4 min walk)

Train

Grand Central Terminal (21 min walk)
New York Penn Station (36 min walk)