Nestled in the northeastern side of Central Park, Untermyer Fountain was built in memory of the late lawyer Samuel Untermyer. Located in the Conservatory Garden, the fountain features a sculpture that depicts three nymphs dancing in a circle. This bronze sculpture was built by the sculptor Walter Schott. Known as Three Dancing Maidens, this sculpture originally belonged to Untermyer and was donated to the park after he died in 1947.
Many don't know this fact of history, but there is a part of Manhattan inside the mainland contiguous United States. This part of Manhattan is located across the Harlem River in what many would consider as the Bronx, however when the East and Hudson Rivers were connected in 1895, Manhattan lost Marble Hill and it became an island with the northernmost Spuyten Duyvil Creek as its border. The Bronx filled in the 'Spouting Devil' creek years later and claimed the now landlocked piece of real estate. Both boroughs battled over who could claim the tract, and in 1984 the city settled in Manhattan's favor. To visit, take the 1 to Marble Hill - 225 St. and walk west, where the neighborhood offers visitors a step back in time, as many of the wooden houses are hardly seen in anymore in New York.
Queens Historical Society has preserved the 18th-century farmhouses including Kingsland Homestead. It is built in the typical half house style of Long Island built by a wealthy Quaker. Occupied until the 1920s, the homestead, its furniture, architecture and artifacts are all on display. This homestead has moved twice from its original location for preservation sake to its present place. Gamble roof and crescent windows are typical of such homes. The first floor is used for exhibitions, the second floor parlor is still decorated in the 18th century style, and is on display.
