Bethesda Fountain - Central Park - New York City
The Bethesda Fountain is located in the Bethesda Terrace in Central Park, Manhattan. The Angel of the Waters is at the top of the Fountain and it references the Gospel of John, which describes an angel blessing the Pool of Bethesda and giving it healing powers. The Fountain was designed by Emma Stebbins and was completed in 1873.
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Above, the Bethesda Fountain in Central Park (credit: Christopher Postlewaite / NYC & Company).
Below, the Bethesda Terrace (credit: Brittany Petronella / NYC & Company).
The Bethesda Fountain in Central Park (credit: Brittany Petronella / NYC & Company). Below, the Bethesda Terrace Arcade (credit: Christopher Postlewaite / NYC & Company).
Aerial view and location of the Bethesda Terrace in Central Park in 2018. Source: City of New York.
Bethesda Fountain - Central Park - New York City