Nathaniel Wheeler Memorial Fountain
Nathaniel Wheeler Memorial Fountain, Bronze fountain with mermaid sculpture in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
The fountain features a central bronze mermaid figure rising from a polished granite pool, accompanied by three decorated granite watering troughs.
Created in 1912 by sculptor Gutzon Borglum, the fountain honors Nathaniel Wheeler, a sewing machine manufacturer who influenced Bridgeport's development after 1856.
The National Register of Historic Places added this fountain to its list in 1985, recognizing its significance in American public art.
Located at the intersection of Fairfield and Park avenues, the fountain underwent a $199,000 restoration in 2009 to repair damage and restore water flow.
The mermaid holds a baby modeled after the sculptor's son Lincoln, who received baptism in the fountain's waters.
Location: Connecticut
GPS coordinates: 41.17468,-73.19860
Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:10
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