Civic Center in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Jacob Wrey Mould Fountain

Jacob Wrey Mould Fountain Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, June 4, 2022

1. Jacob Wrey Mould Fountain Marker

Inscription. The original fountain was designed by noted architect Jacob Wrey Mould. It was placed in front of City Hall 1871, two hundred feet northeast of its present location. The fountain remained there until 1920, when it was disassembled and shipped to Crotona Park in the Bronx. In 1999, the granite base of the fountain was returned to City Hall Park. Replicas of the centerpiece, ornate bronze candelabra, and flickering gas lamps were crafted from Mould’s original designs as part of the Park’s restoration.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 40° 42.73′ N, 74° 0.429′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Civic Center. Marker can be reached from Park Row. The marker is flat in the pavement near the fountain, which is at the center of the park traverse between Broadway/Park Place and Park Row/Beekman Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10038, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jacob Wrey Mould Fountain 1871-1920 (here, next to this marker); The Federal Post Office 1870-1939 (a few steps from this marker); The Croton Fountain 1842-1870 (a few steps from this marker); Mail Street 1875-1939

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Canadian Burr Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); New York City Hall Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bridewell 1775-1838 (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Poles (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. The original fountain was replaced by the controversial "Civil Virtue" fountain and sculpture grouping.

Also see . . .
1. City Hall Park Fountain. The official NYC Parks description of the fountain. (Submitted on February 19, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Jacob Mould's 1871 City Hall Park Fountain. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on February 20, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

The Jacob Wrey Mould Fountain Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2007

2. The Jacob Wrey Mould Fountain Marker

The laser-etched artwork has not held up well over the years, and is very slippery when wet.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, February 15, 2019

3. The Jacob Wrey Mould Fountain Marker

Marker and Fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, June 4, 2022

4. Marker and Fountain

The Jacob Wrey Mould Fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Unknown

5. The Jacob Wrey Mould Fountain

The original fountain in its original location

Photographed By Larry Gertner, December 1999

6. The Jacob Wrey Mould Fountain

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 486 times since then and 56 times this year. Last updated on February 23, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on June 5, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3. submitted on February 19, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on June 5, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5, 6. submitted on February 19, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.