The Story Behind the Statue: Hans Christian Andersen #shorts @centralparknyc
The Story Behind the Statue: Hans Christian Andersen #shorts  @centralparknyc
Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Born #OnThisDay 220 years ago, Danish author Hans Christian Andersen wrote stories beloved by generations of children around the world. Visit this statue at Conservatory Water, on the east side of the Park at 74th Street.

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