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Delacorte Fountain

1969 establishments in New York City1986 disestablishments in New York (state)East RiverFountains in New York CityRoosevelt Island
Midtown and East River from Empire State Bldg June 1984
Midtown and East River from Empire State Bldg June 1984

The Delacorte Fountain, also known as the Delacorte Geyser, was a large fountain located near the southern tip of Roosevelt Island in New York City. Dedicated in 1969, the fountain operated from 1970 until 1986 when it last broke down and was abandoned. The remains of the former fountain, including the building that housed its equipment, were demolished in 1994. The former site of the fountain is now occupied by Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park.

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Delacorte Fountain
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Midtown and East River from Empire State Bldg June 1984
Midtown and East River from Empire State Bldg June 1984
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