Corning Fountain, Bronze fountain in Bushnell Park, Hartford, US
Corning Fountain is a bronze and granite structure in Bushnell Park with multiple sculptured tiers and figures. Water flows through decorative lion heads set into the lower basin and collects in a large pool below.
A Hartford businessman commissioned this fountain in 1899 as a memorial to his father, a successful merchant and property owner. A Scottish sculptor designed the structure with its bronze and stone components.
The fountain's name comes from John J. Corning, the Hartford businessman who created it. Visitors today see sculptured figures in traditional dress positioned around the basin and upper tiers.
The fountain is located in a public park and easy to reach. Visitors can view it from multiple sides and walk around to see all the sculptured elements.
A Scottish artist created this structure with bronze figures representing both indigenous traditions and the city's founding history. This blend of themes in a public monument was uncommon for the era.
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