The storyteller of Central Park

Danish schoolkids in the 1950s helped raise money to fund this bronze statue of Hans Christian Anderson reading to a duckling in Central Park.

The statue was a gift from a Danish-American organization commemorating the Ugly Ducking writer’s 150th birthday in 1955.

It’s been a kid magnet ever since, especially with the Alice and Wonderland playground right nearby.

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petey Says:
April 5, 2010 at 2:41 pm | Reply
it’s a big enough statue, lots of picture and clambering opportunities.
i used to play hockey on the adjoining sailboat lake.
Jeff in Jersey Says:
April 6, 2010 at 7:23 pm | Reply
Old Hans would have been pleased with the location near a kiddie playground!
Jill Says:
April 13, 2010 at 12:21 am | Reply
As a child this statue absolutely entranced me.