New York’s fountains are more than just decorative features. They are historical landmarks, cultural touchstones, and dynamic works of art—while also providing calming oases in the center of the city.

“Fountains are more than just decorative features,” Stephanie Azzarone, a 72-year-old native New Yorker and history buff, told The Post. Her new book, “Fabulous Fountains of New York” (Empire State ...

A local author invites New Yorkers and visitors to the city to know more about the many fountains that adorn the five boroughs. Stephanie Azzarone’s new book, “Fabulous Fountains of New York,” looks ...

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Brochure for an exhibition at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution, June 9th-Oct. 11th, 1998. Includes also Guide to New York City fountains, by Andrew S. Dolkart.

Journalist and native New Yorker Azzarone (Heaven on the Hudson) offers a joyful and informative tribute to the city’s waterworks. In her introduction, Azzarone, who wastes no time making her love of ...