American writer Gertrude Stein left a profound mark on 20th-century modernism through her ... a life-size granite statue of her was erected in New York’s Bryant Park—the first of an actual ...

Bryant Park is ranked #15 out of 38 things to do in New York City. See pictures and our review of Bryant Park.

The park was originally built between 1839 and 1842, starting out as a man made reservoir and was considered an integral part of New York City’s fresh water supply.