Brewer Fountain

Brewer Fountain is a bronze sculpture featuring classical mythological figures located in Boston Common near Park Street Station. The structure sits surrounded by benches and green spaces, with an ornate basin that catches the eye as you approach.

American businessman Gardner Brewer donated this fountain to Boston in 1868 as a gift to the city. The design originated from a project first shown at the Paris World Fair in 1855 before being brought to America.

The fountain takes its name from Gardner Brewer, its donor, and serves as a natural gathering spot in Boston Common where both locals and visitors spend their afternoons. The classical bronze figures make it an easy landmark to spot when walking through the park.

The fountain sits easily accessible from Park Street with benches positioned nearby for sitting and observing the area. The Boston Common remains open throughout the year, though spring and summer are the most popular times to visit.

This fountain is one of roughly sixteen replicas of the same design scattered around the world, with sister fountains in distant cities. The global spread of this particular design demonstrates how the French original captured international attention during the 19th century.

Location: Massachusetts

Inception: 1850

Creator: Michel Liénard

GPS coordinates: 42.35620,-71.06310

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:05