San Francisco Fountain, Bronze water feature at Market Street intersection, San Francisco, United States.
The cast iron fountain stands forty feet tall with multiple water spouts and decorative elements integrated into its modernist concrete design.
The fountain was constructed in 1971 as part of the Embarcadero Plaza development project, marking a period of urban transformation in San Francisco.
The fountain has sparked discussions about public art, with various interpretations ranging from architectural innovation to debates about urban aesthetics.
Visitors can access the fountain daily, with water flowing at a rate of 30,000 gallons per minute through its concrete square tubes.
During a 1987 concert, U2 band members incorporated the fountain into their performance, creating an unexpected intersection of music and public art.
Location: San Francisco
GPS coordinates: 37.78888,-122.40708
Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:28
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