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No thread about fountains would be complete without these beauties.

Tyler Davidson Fountain, Cincinnati:


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Skidmore Fountain, Portland, OR:


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Bethesda Fountain, New York City:


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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.



2. Swann Fountain in Philly



3. Nichols Fountain in KC



4. Forsyth Park Fountain in Savannah


4. George Washington Fountain in Philly


4. Rockefeller Fountain: Bronx


5. Fountain of Life: Bronx



6. Neptune Fountain in DC


7. Soldiers and Sailors in Indy


7. Bartholdi Fountain in DC



8. Bethesda Fountain in NY


9. Prometheus Fountain and Channel Gardens in Rockefeller Center



10. Davidson Fountain in Cinci


11. Brewer Fountain in Boston


12. Bailey Fountain in Brooklyn (off for the winter in this photo)


13. Pulitzer Fountain New York


14. Maine Monument in NY



14. Montgomery, Al


15. Memphis


16. Augusta, Ga


17. DePew Fountain in Indy


17. New York Public Library



18. Neither old nor downtown by very nice in Orlando


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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.


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:
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The Metalmorphosis fountain in Charlotte:

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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.
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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.




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

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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:


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Mother Nature Fountain, Hot Springs, AR:


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Biltmore Gardens fountains, Asheville, NC:


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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.
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Andrews Geyser, Old Fort, NC:

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Fountain Square, Bowling Green, KY:


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The one in Bowling Green looks nice. Louisville has one too, but it's not downtown.
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The one in Bowling Green looks nice. Louisville has one too, but it's not downtown.
Correct -- it's at St. James Court:


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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









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Water Feature: Bethesda Fountain
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Water Feature: Mould Fountain in City Hall Park
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