Bethesda Fountain's Place in LGBTQ+ History

As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Central Park’s Bethesda Fountain, delve into the story of the Angel of the Waters statue, its place in LGBTQ+ history, and its significance as a symbol of connection and healing for New York City.

Emma Stebbins & “Angel of the Waters” – NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project

The Bethesda Angel, Its Lesbian Connection

8 things you didn't know about LGBT history in NYC

NYC Tourism on Instagram: While some cities might have one or two gay landmarks, New York holds numerous museums, statues, meeting places and dwellings of important LGBTQ+ figures. Learn about LGBTQ+ history

Threshold of Revelation

Preparing Bethesda Fountain for Spring

Exploring New York's Jewish LGBT History : Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust

NYC LGBT Historic Sites · LGBT History on the Upper West Side

The Bethesda Angel, Its Lesbian Connection

Bethesda Fountain, Central Park, N.Y.

Bethesda Fountain Central Park Conservancy

35mm: Bethesda Diptych 2019/20 - jesssaldaña