Shemanski Fountain, Bronze sculpture fountain in South Park Blocks, Portland, US
The Shemanski Fountain features a trefoil sandstone structure with a central bronze statue depicting Rebecca, surrounded by multiple water basins at different heights.
Polish immigrant Joseph Shemanski gifted the fountain to Portland in 1926, with Carl L. Linde designing the structure and Oliver L. Barrett adding the statue in 1928.
The biblical figure Rebecca represented in the fountain symbolizes hospitality and kindness through the act of drawing water for travelers and their animals.
Located at 1000 SW Park Avenue behind Schnitzer Auditorium, the fountain includes separate drinking basins for humans and dogs at different platform levels.
The fountain underwent major restoration work in 1987, during which missing components were replaced and the original plumbing system was completely repaired.
GPS coordinates: 45.51723,-122.68220
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:52
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