Madison Square Park

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Madison Square Fountain

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Location: Center axis at 24th Street
Description: Display fountain
Materials: North Jay granite
Dimensions: H: 1'6" Diameter: 32'
Dedicated: June 28, 1867
Inscription: THIS FOUNTAIN ORIGINALLY STOOD ON SITE OF OLD POST OFFICE. BEGUN
IN 1842, COMPLETED JAN. 7, 1843. EMBELLISHED 1847. iT WAS
REMOVED TO MADISON SQUARE PARK AND REDEDICATED JUNE 28, 1867.

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