Pulitzer Fountain

Amazing fountain.
1) It is absolutely beautiful.
2) Location is excellent. Next to it is Apple Store, The Plaza, Central Park, etc.
3) Great seating space around the fountain and around the Apple Store.

Located directly in front of The Plaza Hotel, this beautiful fountain was named after newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer, who bequeathed $ 50,000 for it’s construction in 1911. This 21 foot tall fountain it topped by a bronze sculpture of Pomona, the Roman goddess of abundance. Rams’ heads with horns of plenty flank the fountain, again emphasizing the theme of wealth.
Word of warning: the benches and small park area that are adjacent to this magnificent fountain and comprise Grand Army Plaza is overun with rats. Seriously, some of these rats are the size of rabbits. I mean, seriously, I’m talking a conga line of rats running in between the shrubs and park benches. Watch your ankles if you stop to get a photo of the fountain.