White Memorial Fountain, Campus fountain at Stanford University, United States
Description
The White Memorial Fountain sits on Stanford's campus and features 65 water jets arranged in a circular pattern. The jets meet in the center, creating constantly shifting streams of water.
History
The university built this fountain in 1964 as a memorial that Raymond B. White and his wife commissioned to honor their sons William and John. The work was meant to keep their memory alive on campus.
Culture
During the annual Big Game festivities against Berkeley, students gather at the fountain for a tradition involving a ceremonial red water display.
Practical
The fountain sits centrally on campus between the main quad and the engineering buildings. Visitors can easily reach it and use it as a meeting point to get oriented.
Did you know?
Artist Aristides Demetrios returned to Stanford in 2011 to supervise the restoration of his original fountain design, ensuring its structural integrity.
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