Chicago South / Drexel Fountain (1882) - by Henry Manger

Drexel Fountain - by Henry Manger

Drexel Fountain - by Henry Manger

1881-82 / Restored

Bronze

Believed to be one of the earliest monuments in the city.

The four-sided statue is decorated with Neptune and harvest Goddess figure.

Donated by Drexel brothers - Francis Drexel and Anthony Drexel - in memory of their father Francis M. Drexel, whose life-size sculpture sits atop this fountain.

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.

Chicago Loop / Printers Row Fountain (1999)

Printer's Row Fountain

Constructed as part of the 1999 Public Fountain Program

Part of a continuing neighborhood beautification effort, the City of Chicago and the Public Building Commission (PBC) teamed up to construct and renovate 18 fountains throughout the city. The city's plazas and radial streets that form triangles are now graced by new fountains, and older fountains were restored or replaced. 

Because the fountains are long term community landmarks, the PBC engaged neighborhood organizations, alderman offices, and residents in the planning and design process.  

Fountain plazas are enhanced with seating area and planters, so they become a welcoming space for people to gather to read a book , or have lunch or coffee.

Source: PBC website.

Near North [Washington Square Park Fountain and Bughouse Square]

A beautiful fountain  at the center of one of Chicago's oldest parks, the Washington Square Park.
Location:  901 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60610..     
Constructed as part of the 1999 Fountain Program.

Chicago Near North Side / Washington Square Park Fountain (1999)

 

Washington Square Park Fountain

Washington Square Park Fountain

Location: Clark and Walton streets

Constructed as part of the 1999 Public Fountain Program

Chicago Loop / Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) Fountain (1999)

Chicago Board of Trade Fountain

Location: 141 W. Jackson Boulevard

The Board of Trade building's Art Deco doors inspired the design of the fountain.

Constructed as part of 1999 Public Fountain Program.