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Old Posted May 21, 2020, 9:49 PM
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Are the Tranquility Park fountains still working? I heard that they closed.
I am not sure if they still work but here are my photos from it ten years ago!:

Water Feature: Tranquility Park
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Old Posted May 22, 2020, 1:18 AM
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Another modest fountain in Downtown Houston that I've always liked is the Smith Fountain.
Smith Street at Dusk, Downtown Houston by Dave Wilson, on Flickr


Fountain, #houston #downtown #allenpark #smithstreet #chevron #bayoucity #sunset #bankofamerica - Filename: XR6A1116_HDR - f/13 ISO 100 by Taha Raja, on Flickr


The Bob and Vivian Smith Fountain from the sky by imelda, on Flickr

Also, Main Street Square has a water feature for the light rail to run through.


Main Street Square by Raul Cano, on Flickr


Houston Downtown Metro Light Trails by Yoo-Sang Choo, on Flickr


Houston Metro Fountain Tracks by Dan Pancamo, on Flickr
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Old Posted May 22, 2020, 4:12 AM
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Also, Main Street Square has a water feature for the light rail to run through.
Here are a few of my images of that cool treatment:

Water Feature: Metrorail route in downtown
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Lady Justice Fountain, Bexar County Courthouse. San Antonio.

Bexar County Courthouse by bill barfield, on Flickr
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all those fancypants ny fountains, but no mention of by far the most famous, popular and common water feature in the city?


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all those fancypants ny fountains, but no mention of by far the most famous, popular and common water feature in the city?

Speaking of fire department themes:

Water Feature: Reedy Creek Fire Station #4
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Old Posted Jun 4, 2020, 6:21 AM
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Old Posted Jun 4, 2020, 6:26 AM
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^ I like that river model
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Great pics as always!
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cleveland mall fountain of eternal life (1964)


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Water Feature: Splasheville Fountain
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