Lorelei Fountain, White marble fountain in Joyce Kilmer Park, Bronx County, United States.
The Lorelei Fountain features a life-size figure rising above the bowl, supported by a base adorned with mermaids and dolphins.
German sculptor Ernst Herter created this monument in 1896, initially planned for Düsseldorf but relocated to New York due to political tensions.
The fountain represents Heinrich Heine's poetry through sculptural elements including poetry, satire, and melancholy figures around its base.
Visitors can find this 20-foot monument near the Bronx County Courthouse on East 161st Street in the Concourse neighborhood.
The structure underwent a complete restoration in 1998 at a cost of 1.87 million dollars to repair extensive damage from vandalism.
Location: The Bronx
Inception: July 8, 1899
Made from material: marble
Website: http://nycgovparks.org/parks/joyce-kilmer-park/monuments/700
GPS coordinates: 40.82750,-73.92319
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:50
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