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The Fountainheads:
Within this limestone earthly paradise of The Channel Gardens lay six shallow pools with manicured hedges and seasonal flowers, their thirst quenched by the water-spouting bronze fountainheads, representing mythological tritons and nereids. Each sculpture has a specific meaning, representing Imagination, Alertness, Thought, Leadership, Will or Energy. All were designed by Rene P Chambellan. The Channel continues its slope to a flight of stone steps leading to the Sunken Plaza and the statue of Prometheus located eighteen feet below street level. The landmark designation plaques are at either end of the pool.
(The above was from the Rockefeller Center: Visitor's Guide & Walking Tour brochure) |