After an eight-month-long restoration project, the historic fountain known as “Freddy The Nude Dude” has been returned and reinstalled in Phoenix Square in the City of Fredericton.

The restored fountain now stands at its original three-tier height, with the beloved cherub, nicknamed “Freddy the Nude Dude,” still perched at the top.

Donated to the City by Mayor George Fenety in 1885, Freddy predates the Statue of Liberty. The cherub’s formal title is “Putto with Fish,” and he is two years older than the iconic statue.

The original Freddy now resides safely inside City Hall. Over a decade ago, the cherub was stolen from the fountain and later found in four pieces. It was then decided to create an aluminum replica to replace the original atop the fountain while keeping the original secure indoors.

Made of zinc and lead, the original Freddy was cast in several pieces and then molded together. The newly crafted Freddy is made of aluminum, ensuring durability and longevity for years to come.

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