Nathaniel Wheeler Memorial Fountain, Bronze fountain with mermaid sculpture in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
Nathaniel Wheeler Memorial Fountain is a bronze sculpture fountain located in Bridgeport. The mermaid figure rises from a polished granite pool surrounded by three decorated granite watering troughs that serve as ornamental basins.
The fountain was created in 1912 by a prominent American sculptor to honor a sewing machine manufacturer. This industrialist had settled in the city and influenced its growth through his manufacturing operations during the late 1800s.
The fountain is named after a prominent industrialist who shaped the city's development, and its mermaid figure has become part of the local streetscape. Visitors passing through notice how the sculpture anchors this public intersection as a focal point in daily urban life.
The fountain sits at a major street intersection and is easily accessible on foot. A full restoration was completed a few years ago to repair damage and ensure the water features function properly.
The bronze mermaid was sculpted by one of America's most famous sculptors, who later became renowned for carving massive monuments. The figure holds a child modeled after the artist's own son, adding a personal touch to this public artwork.
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