8th Street Fountain, Classical fountain in Grant Park, Chicago, United States
The 8th Street Fountain displays cast ornamental concrete construction with exposed pink granite aggregate, surrounded by trimmed hedges and floral plantings throughout the area.
Edward H. Bennett designed and installed this fountain in 1927 as part of his contribution to the Grant Park development after succeeding Daniel H. Burnham.
The fountain represents the last original Bennett creation for Grant Park, following the establishment of the larger Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain in the same year.
Located east of South Michigan Avenue on the axis with East 8th Street, this fountain stands as one of three original matching structures along Grant Park's edge.
The fountain incorporates formal symmetry and classical architectural elements while maintaining a more modest scale compared to other park structures.
Location: Chicago
GPS coordinates: 41.87189,-87.62335
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:39
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