Centennial Fountain, Water fountain near Chicago River, United States
The Centennial Fountain creates an 80-foot water arc across the Chicago River from its position at McClurg Court in Near North Side.
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District established this fountain in 1989 to mark 100 years since reversing the Chicago River flow in 1900.
The fountain incorporates a modernist sundial design that represents the connection between time measurement and water management systems in urban spaces.
Visitors can observe the fountain's water displays every hour from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM during warm months between May and October.
Following extensive damage in 2020, the fountain underwent renovation works and will resume operations on August 16, 2024.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1989
GPS coordinates: 41.88880,-87.61760
Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:23
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