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Your log must have a photo attached which clearly shows your caching name on an object present at the Bull or your find WILL be DELETED.
No trip to New York is complete without a trip to the financial district and The Charging Bull is a perfect representation of the Wall street area. To log this Virtual please take a photo of your geocaching name beside the bull and upload it with your log. simples... I shall delete without question any logs without your geocaching name included. Enjoy the area its very cool
The Charging Bull, also known as the Wall Street Bull or the Bowling Green Bull, is a famous bronze sculpture located in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York City.
Here are some key facts about the Charging Bull:
- Created by: Italian-American artist Arturo Di Modica
- Year: 1989
- Material: Bronze
- Weight: 7,100 pounds (3,200 kg)
- Height: 11 feet (3.4 meters)
- Length: 16 feet (4.9 meters)
- Location: Bowling Green, just north of Broadway
- Symbolism: Represents financial optimism, prosperity, and the aggressive spirit of Wall Street
History:
- Initially installed illegally in front of the New York Stock Exchange in 1989 as a guerrilla art piece.
- Removed by authorities soon after but became a public sensation.
- Placed temporarily near Bowling Green, then found a permanent home there in 1989.
Interesting facts:
- Inspired by the 1987 stock market crash, meant to symbolize the resilience of the American economy.
- A popular tourist destination, attracting thousands of visitors daily.
- Often featured in movies and TV shows.
- Has been temporarily relocated or altered for artistic installations, causing controversy.
- Most famously, "Fearless Girl" statue was placed opposite the bull in 2017, symbolizing female empowerment.
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