Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain, New York City

Name: Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain
Address: Bryant Park, New York City, United States
Telephone: (212) 768-4242

#279 among attractions in New York City

Monuments and statues, Fountain, Historical place

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Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain, New York City

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The Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain is an outdoor fountain in Bryant Park, Manhattan, New York memorializing Josephine Shaw Lowell, a social worker active in the late 19th century. The fountain was designed by architect Charles A. Platt and dedicated in 1912. ()

Completed: 21 May 1912 (112 years ago)Coordinates: 40°45'14"N, 73°59'3"W

Address

Bryant ParkMidtown Manhattan (Midtown East)New York City United States

Contact

(212) 768-4242

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Day trips

Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Croton Aqueduct, One Times Square, Bryant Park, 750 Seventh Avenue.

~520 ftSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
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~1030 ftNW
Square
One Times Square, New York City
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~190 ftS
4 acre urban oasis
Bryant Park, New York City
1 min walk • Bryant Park, an oasis amid the hustle and bustle of New York City, offers a serene escape for both locals and tourists alike. Nestled between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and between 40th and 42nd Streets in Midtown Manhattan, this 9.6-acre park is known for its lush...
~1240 ftNW
Building
750 Seventh Avenue, New York City
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~910 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Broadway theatre, New York City
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~760 ftSE
Library, Beaux-Arts architecture
Library Way, New York City
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~1150 ftN
Theater
Hudson Theatre, New York City
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~900 ftNE
Yacht club, Sailing, Art Nouveau architecture
New York Yacht Club, New York City
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~600 ftSE
Library, Specialty museum, Museum
New York Public Library, New York City
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~1280 ftNW
Theater, Art Nouveau architecture, Concerts and shows
New Amsterdam Theatre, New York City
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~1170 ftNW
Square, Civic center
Times Square Tower, New York City
6 min walk • Times Square Tower is a 48-story office skyscraper at 7 Times Square in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. Located on the city block bounded by Broadway, 42nd Street, Seventh Avenue, and 41st Street, the building measures 724 feet tall.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain?

Nearby attractions include Bryant Park, New York City (1 min walk), Statue of William E. Dodge, New York City (2 min walk), 42nd Street, New York City (2 min walk), Millinery Center Synagogue, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Josephine Shaw Lowell Memorial Fountain:

Metro

42nd Street–Bryant Park • Lines: <F>, B, D, F, M (1 min walk)
5th Avenue • Lines: <7>, 7 (3 min walk)

Bus

W 42 St / 6 Av • Lines: M42 (2 min walk)
West 42nd Street/Broadway • Lines: M42 (4 min walk)

Train

Grand Central Terminal (10 min walk)
New York Penn Station (14 min walk)

Ferry

Midtown/West 39th Street (29 min walk)