Cherry Hill Fountain
Cherry Hill Fountain is a water fountain in New York City's Central Park. It is located just to the west of Bethesda Fountain, enclosed in a circular plaza in Cherry Hill. Designed by Jacob Wrey Mould and dedicated in the 1860s, the ornamental structure was originally designed as a watering trough for horses during the 19th century.[1] The fountain consists of a granite dome and sculpted bluestone basin, measuring 20 feet (6.1 m) in diameter and inset with Minton tiles.[2][3] The fountain is topped by a finial with eight frosted round glass lamps and a golden spire.[2] Only the stone base was completed as part of the original design; the finial was added in 1981.[3]
In 1998, with funds donated by Elizabeth and Clement Moore, the Central Park Conservancy restored the fountain to working condition.[1] Cherry Hill, including its fountain, was closed for another renovation in 2011,[4][5] and it reopened the following year.[6][7]
The fountain is often mistaken by park visitors for one used in the opening theme of the television show Friends, on the Warner Bros. Ranch Lot in Burbank, California.[6]
References
- ^ a b Martin, Douglas (August 8, 1998). "A Whimsical Fountain Flows Again". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
- ^ a b "Cherry Hill Fountain". New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
- ^ a b "Cherry Hill Fountain". Central Park Conservancy. February 1, 2019. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
- ^ Colvin, Jill (April 19, 2011). "Central Park's Cherry Hill to Close This Summer for Redesign". DNAinfo New York. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
- ^ "City Approves New Design for Central Park's Cherry Hill - New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News". WNYC. August 9, 2011. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
- ^ a b Zimmer, Amy (June 27, 2012). "Duped 'Friends' Fans Flock to Fountain Which Has Nothing to Do With Show". DNAinfo New York. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
- ^ "Central Park Opens Restored Cherry Hill Concourse". New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. July 11, 2012. Retrieved November 28, 2022.
