Bailey Fountain, Fountain and sculpture in Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, US
The Bailey Fountain displays bronze Art Deco design with six monumental figures, including Wisdom steering Life's ship and Felicity holding a cornucopia.
Constructed between 1929 and 1932, the fountain replaced three previous 19th-century fountains, including the 1867 Fountain of Golden Spray and 1897 Electric Fountain.
Sculptor Eugene Savage incorporated mythological elements such as Nereus and sea nymphs, creating a narrative about human existence through classical symbolism.
The fountain stands at the center of Grand Army Plaza, accessible via multiple subway lines and bus routes connecting to different parts of Brooklyn.
The fountain's water basin contains two Nereides figures with fish tails that emerge from the water, reflecting marine mythology in urban architecture.
Location: Brooklyn
GPS coordinates: 40.67389,-73.97009
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:44
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