While I was reading the Oct. 10 news article "Girl Scouts try to break up Central Park's old boys' club," that park's spectacular Bethesda Fountain immediately came to mind. The fountain was designed by Emma Stebbins in 1868 and unveiled in 1873. According to New York City Parks, Stebbins was "the first woman to be awarded the commission for a major [public] work in New York City." The bronze statue depicts a female winged angel touching down upon the fountain.
The Bethesda Fountain is a favorite, peaceful spot for me in the park.
Karen Starr, Chevy Chase
