Buckingham Fountain, Memorial fountain in Grant Park, Chicago, United States.
The fountain features 134 water jets that create synchronized displays, reaching heights of 150 feet during performances in Grant Park.
Kate Sturges Buckingham donated the fountain to Chicago in 1927, establishing a maintenance fund of 300,000 dollars for its preservation.
The structure represents Lake Michigan through its circular design, with four bronze horses symbolizing the surrounding states of Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois.
Visitors can experience water shows every hour from mid-April through mid-October, with additional light displays occurring after sunset until 10 PM.
The fountain contains pink Georgia marble in its construction and functions through an intricate system of pumps that circulate 14,000 gallons of water per minute.
Location: Chicago
Inception: August 26, 1927
Founders: Kate Sturges Buckingham
Architects: Daniel Burnham, Edward H. Bennett
Creator: Marcel Loyau
Architectural style: Rococo
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Phone: +13127423918
Website: https://chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/clarence-f-buckingham-memorial-fountain
GPS coordinates: 41.87579,-87.61894
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:17
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