Fountain, Public drinking fountain in Auteuil neighborhood, 16th arrondissement, France.
Description
This public water fountain features early 20th-century architectural design with durable materials and functional elements that serve both practical and aesthetic purposes within the Parisian urban landscape.
History
Built in the early 1900s, this fountain was installed to provide clean drinking water to local residents and workers during the urban development period of the Auteuil district.
Culture
The fountain represents the heritage of Parisian public utilities and demonstrates the evolution of urban sanitary infrastructure serving the local community for over a century of continuous operation.
Practical
Accessible year-round without restrictions, this fountain features regular cleaning systems that ensure the quality of water distributed free of charge to pedestrians and neighborhood residents.
Did you know?
Local tradition holds that drinking from this fountain brings health and good spirits, a belief passed down through several generations of 16th arrondissement residents since its original construction.
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