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hauntedheadnc May 12, 2020 3:15 PM

No thread about fountains would be complete without these beauties.

Tyler Davidson Fountain, Cincinnati:

https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6062/6...7ef3632f_b.jpg
Source.

Skidmore Fountain, Portland, OR:

https://media.gettyimages.com/photos...re-id171149582
Source.

Bethesda Fountain, New York City:

https://centralpark.org/wp-content/u...1437944232.jpg
Source.

bilbao58 May 12, 2020 4:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geomorph (Post 8918221)
water feature: downtown aquarium houston
location: houston, texas

Ugh!

JMKeynes May 12, 2020 6:03 PM

The fountain in Cincinnati is amazing. In terms of old, European-style fountains, I think the best in the U.S. are:

1. The Buckingham in Chicago is the best fountain in America BY FAR. It’s one of the best in the world.

https://www.chicagosegwaytour.com/im...-fountains.jpg

2. Swann Fountain in Philly

https://live.staticflickr.com/8711/2...354d87dc_b.jpg

3. Nichols Fountain in KC

https://kcparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/jcn2.jpg

4. Forsyth Park Fountain in Savannah
https://www.savannah.com/wp-content/...ah-700x400.jpg

4. George Washington Fountain in Philly
https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/geor...a-98028970.jpg

4. Rockefeller Fountain: Bronx
https://c8.alamy.com/comp/H1WNF3/the...ety-H1WNF3.jpg

5. Fountain of Life: Bronx

https://c8.alamy.com/comp/F4R0DM/lil...cal-F4R0DM.jpg

6. Neptune Fountain in DC
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped..._Perry_-_1.jpg

7. Soldiers and Sailors in Indy
https://c8.alamy.com/comp/A9B31P/sol...cle-A9B31P.jpg

7. Bartholdi Fountain in DC

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...in_%281%29.jpg

8. Bethesda Fountain in NY
https://d17wymyl890hh0.cloudfront.ne...20190812104046

9. Prometheus Fountain and Channel Gardens in Rockefeller Center
https://live.staticflickr.com/2409/2...64d3f1a9_b.jpg
https://previews.123rf.com/images/po...-new-york-.jpg

10. Davidson Fountain in Cinci
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...ainAtNight.jpg

11. Brewer Fountain in Boston
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5448/9...bb3365c1_b.jpg

12. Bailey Fountain in Brooklyn (off for the winter in this photo)
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/39/80...eae111e6be.jpg

13. Pulitzer Fountain New York
https://live.staticflickr.com/221/52...f3ebde2c_b.jpg

14. Maine Monument in NY
https://previews.123rf.com/images/pr...he-columbi.jpg


14. Montgomery, Al
https://c8.alamy.com/comp/APWEGP/fou...usa-APWEGP.jpg

15. Memphis
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c9/ef...45dcb2e7f2.jpg

16. Augusta, Ga
https://www.augusta.edu/augusta/imag...-downtown2.png

17. DePew Fountain in Indy
https://historicindianapolis.com/wp-...ne-pix-246.jpg

17. New York Public Library
https://static01-nyt-com.cdn.ampproj...2sub-jumbo.jpg

https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...MygLegUIARCQAQ
18. Neither old nor downtown by very nice in Orlando

https://s3-media2.fl.yelpcdn.com/bph...wRP07GDw/o.jpg

Matthew May 13, 2020 4:06 AM

My favorite fountain is the Dog Fountain at Berczy Park in Toronto. Notice the bone at the top of the fountain and be sure to look for the cat! This is awesome and is on a list of things I wish was in the city I post on. This park is worth visiting, the next time you're in Toronto, to see this fountain.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...688a3383_b.jpg
Berczy Park in downtown Toronto by Maurice P., on Flickr

I can't believe no one posted this on their list. I'm sure it will appear on the lists after this post!

I've heard the videos don't always work. Try to watch the video of this fountain and park, using the Video Link:
Video Link

geomorph May 13, 2020 4:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hauntedheadnc (Post 8919683)
The Metalmorphosis fountain in Charlotte:

Video Link

Thanks for posting that, it is a unique feature that must distract the office workers in the adjacent buildings! I watched another video of it that shows other variations of the head's segmented movements.

JMKeynes May 13, 2020 12:05 PM

The dog fountain is cool. I forgot about our friends next door when I compiled the list of European-style fountains, but Quebec City, which is like a bit of Europe in N America, has a gorgeous one.

https://c8.alamy.com/comp/E2A310/can...-of-E2A310.jpg


Do any other cities in the US or Canada have old-fashioned, European-style fountains? I’m not aware or any.

hauntedheadnc May 13, 2020 1:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMKeynes (Post 8920768)
Do any other cities in the US or Canada have old-fashioned, European-style fountains? I’m not aware or any.

Your wish is my command.

Fountain Square, Bowling Green, KY:

https://www.bgky.org/img/std/1024/k9AqOph5.jpg
Source.

Mother Nature Fountain, Hot Springs, AR:

https://angelacalonder.files.wordpre...e-fountain.jpg
Source.

Biltmore Gardens fountains, Asheville, NC:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pr...W4tkB-MAraGLti
Source.

https://images.fineartamerica.com/im...ron-geraud.jpg
Source.

https://render.fineartamerica.com/im...&orientation=1
Source.

hauntedheadnc May 13, 2020 1:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geomorph (Post 8920668)
Thanks for posting that, it is a unique feature that must distract the office workers in the adjacent buildings! I watched another video of it that shows other variations of the head's segmented movements.

It's a great fountain but in true Charlotte style, unfortunately it's in the middle of nowhere in a dismal office park. Charlotte just can't help itself.

hauntedheadnc May 13, 2020 1:18 PM

Andrews Geyser, Old Fort, NC:

Video Link


In the winter:

https://dtjew9b6f6zyn.cloudfront.net...ews-geyser.jpg
Source.

JMKeynes May 13, 2020 1:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hauntedheadnc (Post 8920793)
Your wish is my command.

Fountain Square, Bowling Green, KY:

https://www.bgky.org/img/std/1024/k9AqOph5.jpg
Source.


The one in Bowling Green looks nice. Louisville has one too, but it's not downtown.

hauntedheadnc May 13, 2020 2:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMKeynes (Post 8920817)
The one in Bowling Green looks nice. Louisville has one too, but it's not downtown.

Correct -- it's at St. James Court:

https://www.derbycityweekend.com/wp-...tain-court.jpg
Source.

bilbao58 May 13, 2020 4:41 PM

Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park in Houston. Favorite spot for wedding photographers and the occasional Bollywood musical number.

http://www.mitchellcenterforarts.org...ailversion.jpg
Photo credit: Lynn Lane http://www.mitchellcenterforarts.org...on/insightout/

geomorph May 13, 2020 11:54 PM

I have taken photos of several examples of various traditional-style fountains, I will start with my take on a few already featured above:

Water Feature: Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/922/cIBR0q.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/923/9AhUaL.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/924/jda7JV.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/924/cLnBwH.jpg

All photos taken by geomorph in 2009.

geomorph May 13, 2020 11:56 PM

Water Feature: Bethesda Fountain
Location: New York City, New York

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/923/47QVAX.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/922/4p7scc.jpg

All photos taken by geomorph in 2007.

geomorph May 14, 2020 12:03 AM

Water Feature: Mould Fountain in City Hall Park
Location: New York City, New York

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/922/l7imDm.jpg

Photo Taken by geomorph in 2007.

geomorph May 14, 2020 12:08 AM

Water Feature: Archibald Fountain in Hyde Park
Location: Sydney, New South Wales

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/923/c0F9Dc.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/923/TNzoEg.jpg

All photos taken by geomorph in 2007.

geomorph May 14, 2020 12:11 AM

Water Feature: Exhibition Place
Location: Toronto, Ontario

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/924/Kg3fvU.jpg

Photo taken by geomorph in 2008.

geomorph May 14, 2020 12:17 AM

Water Feature: Mary Schenley Memorial Fountain
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/924/IEdfkH.jpg

Photo taken by geomorph in 2012.

geomorph May 14, 2020 12:20 AM

Water Feature: Swann Memorial Fountain
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/924/mA0PEM.jpg

Photo taken by geomorph in 2009.

geomorph May 14, 2020 12:26 AM

Water Feature: Fair Park
Location: Dallas, Texas

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/923/dIAwOe.jpg

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/xq90/924/jhJMF5.jpg

All photos taken by geomorph in 2013.


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