Vaillancourt Fountain, Modernist fountain at Embarcadero Plaza, San Francisco, United States
The Vaillancourt Fountain features multiple precast concrete tubes rising 40 feet high, creating geometric patterns with cascading water streams around its structure.
Completed in 1971, the fountain was designed by Quebec artist Armand Vaillancourt to complement the elevated Embarcadero Freeway that existed during that period.
The fountain received national attention in 1987 when U2 singer Bono spray-painted 'Rock N Roll Stops The Traffic' during an impromptu concert.
The fountain operates daily near the Ferry Building, offering visitors a central meeting point with numerous benches and photo opportunities.
Water flows through interconnected concrete cubes in various directions, forming an industrial sculpture that contrasts with surrounding glass buildings.
Location: San Francisco
Inception: 1971
Creator: Armand Vaillancourt
Made from material: precast concrete
GPS coordinates: 37.79540,-122.39500
Latest update: May 13, 2025 14:05
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