Lancaster Fountain
Date Unknown / Creator Unknown / Lancaster
The 24' fountain rests on a stone base 2 1/2' high in a 30' diameter pool of water. At the base, 4 cherubs ride dolphins that spray water into the pool. The cherubs hold seashells in one hand. The middle basin is 10' diameter and above it are 3 cherubs; the third basin is 7' in diameter above which is a 7 1/2' female figure. She is looking down and holds a jug of pouring water in her left arm. Note: a similar fountain is located in Halifaz, Nova Scotia. It too was purchased from J.W. Fiske Co. in New York City, New York.
Location: corner of Broad and Main Streets
Title
Lancaster Fountain
Description
The 24' fountain rests on a stone base 2 1/2' high in a 30' diameter pool of water. At the base, 4 cherubs ride dolphins that spray water into the pool. The cherubs hold seashells in one hand. The middle basin is 10' diameter and above it are 3 cherubs; the third basin is 7' in diameter above which is a 7 1/2' female figure. She is looking down and holds a jug of pouring water in her left arm. Note: a similar fountain is located in Halifaz, Nova Scotia. It too was purchased from J.W. Fiske Co. in New York City, New York.
Location City
Location County
Provider Qualifier
Funds provided by
Provider Entity
City of Lancaster
Location Site
Location Type
Media Base Di
30 ft
Media Sculpture Height
24 ft
Media Base Height
2 1/2ft
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