Chicago West - Wicker Park / Gurgolye Fountain Court

 

Wicker Park Gurgolye Fountain

Wicker Park - Gurgolye Fountain 

Created: 1892 

In 1908, it was removed by Jen Jensen, 

and was replaced by a wading pool for children.

Replica of the original fountain was installed in 2002

Dedicated by the Mayor on May 11, 2002

Location: Wicker Park

1425 N. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622

The West Park Commissioners commissioned the original Gurgoyle Fountain in Wicker Park in the mid-1890s. The fountain was created by J.L.Mott Ironwork.  The company was later bought by Robinson Iron Company of Alexander City, Alabama. The Robinson Iron firm was able to find some original molds which were used to cast the current Wicker Park Fountain.

It was named Gurgoyle Fountain because of the small gargoyle faces that spouted water.

In 1908, the fountain was remopved and replaced by wading pool for children.

In 2002, a replica of the fountain was installed by Robinson Iron. The replica was cast from the original fountain molds.

Wicker Park Gurgolye Fountain

The Gurgolye Fountain Court

The Fountain Structure

Fountain Pool Lights

Urns - 4 black urns around the fountain

Metal Benches 

Fountain Garden

The Wicker Park Garden Club and Advisory Council 

maintains the garden and urn displays.

Wicker Park Gurgolye Fountain