OOS Sculpture

Seven Pillars Fountain

1926 / Creator Unknown / Cleveland

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Made of pink marble, this fountain is decorated with Hebrew text from Proverbs in relief, "Wisdom hath built herself a house; she hath hewn her out of seven pillars". The seven pillars are reflected in the design of the fountain.

Location: Hebrew Cultural Garden , 1160 East Blvd

County

: Cuyahoga

Citation

: “Seven Pillars Fountain,” Ohio Outdoor Sculpture , accessed December 4, 2023, http://oos.sculpturecenter.org/index.php/items/show/1945.

Title

Seven Pillars Fountain

Description

Made of pink marble, this fountain is decorated with Hebrew text from Proverbs in relief, "Wisdom hath built herself a house; she hath hewn her out of seven pillars". The seven pillars are reflected in the design of the fountain.

Date

1926

Type

Identifier

1945

Location City

Location County

Location Street

1160 East Blvd

Location Type

Installation Date

1926

Materials

Inscription

Text on the fountain is written in Hebew, but translates to:
"Wisdom hath built herself a house; she hath hewn her out of seven pillars"