A Bull In New York City

If you're ever in New York City, be sure to take a walk down Bowling Green Plaza to see the famous Wall Street Bull. This statue stands bold and proud, ready to charge down the streets of the financial capital of the world. Artist Arturo Di Modica created this awesome sculpture and presented it to the people of New York City as a gift, after the stock market crash of 1987. He had faith that the economy would change and was inspired to offer this gift as a representation of "strength and power" of the American people.

Di Modica took it upon himself to fund his project which cost about $360.000.00. The bull is made of bronze and weighs in at approximately 7,000 pounds. This generous artist installed the sculpture on December 15, 1989 in front of the New York Stock Exchange as a Christmas gift to the people of New York City. Since it was not commissioned by New York City as public art, the bull was seized and impounded by the police. New Yorkers soon gathered together letting it be known that they wanted their gift back. In response to this outcry, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation re-installed the bull in it's present home at Bowling Green Plaza, near Wall Street and Bowling Green Park.

The Wall Street Bull has become a famous attraction to tourist from all over the world. If you visit this sculpture, you'll most likely be one of many viewing and photographing this incredible work of art. During business hours, the plaza will be congested with business men and women walking up and down the street, passing the familiar sculpture as they move on with their work day. Visiting this bull in the business district of New York City will be a New York experience you'll never forget. You'll experience the heart and culture of this city that makes New York City what it is.