Louisville Falls Fountain, Floating fountain in Louisville, Kentucky, US.
The Louisville Falls Fountain extended 375 feet into the air, releasing 15,800 gallons of water per minute in the shape of a fleur-de-lis pattern.
Launched in 1988 with a $2.6 million investment from Barry Bingham Sr. and his wife Mary, the fountain operated for ten years before mechanical failures led to its closure.
The fountain represented Louisville's connection to the Ohio River, serving as a centerpiece for the city's waterfront development and public entertainment initiatives.
The water feature functioned from Memorial Day through Thanksgiving, operating daily from morning until midnight, with winter storage occurring in Utica, Indiana.
Following its decommissioning in 1998, the fountain structure was sold for $15,750 and remains tied to a barge at McBride's Fleet in New Albany, Indiana.
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