More Postcards From New York City #73 - Prometheus Statue At Rockefeller Plaza

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Located in the Plaza of Rockefeller Center. This majestic fountain, desinged by Paul Manship, is the focal point of the attractive Sunken Gardens which are noted for their trees and shrubs and flowers.


Back in July 2009, our "Postcards From NYC #30" featured another, more modern view of the statue.

Old Postcards from New York City to Back Home #24: Plaza of Rockefeller Center

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Plaza of Rockefeller Center - New York City. This unique Lower Plaza is an outdoor dining place in summer and a skating rink in winter. The plaza is dominated by the world famous statue of Prometheus, and the Prometheus Fountain. THe flags of the United Nations are flown on the esplanade around the plaza.


Mailed to:
Mr. & Mrs. George Steward
607 Merlin Drive
Schaumberg, IL

Postmark:
09/08/69

Card Reads:
09/08/69 - 2PM. Hi - we arrived at 5:30pm on Sunday and my feet feel like they've been walking ever since. We've walked down Broadway to Times Square and then back up 5th to Rockefeller Plaza & then today went up to Lincoln Center. Talk about tourists! - Grace.
TWA Flight 419 - 12:30pm - 09/14/69


*Click HERE to see another postcard view of the Plaza and Prometheus Statue.