Chiming Fountain, Renaissance-style fountain in Washington Park, Portland, United States.
The cast iron fountain features two round bronze basins separated by a narrow post, with four gargoyle figures decorating the 12-foot-tall pedestal.
Swiss woodcarver Hans Staehli created this fountain in 1891 as a watering trough for horses pulling carriages into Washington Park.
The fountain represents the second public art installation in Portland, marking the beginning of the city's commitment to outdoor sculptures.
The Portland Parks and Recreation Department maintains the fountain's water flow system, which produces musical sounds as water falls between basins.
The fountain originally displayed a statue of a boy, likely depicting Cupid, which disappeared during the 1940s due to weather damage.
Location: Portland
Inception: 1891
GPS coordinates: 45.52120,-122.70300
Latest update: March 14, 2025 22:13
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