Engineering Fountain, Water sculpture at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, US.
The Engineering Fountain stands 38 feet tall with four vertical parabolic structures projecting water through a central jet above metal drainage grates.
The Class of 1939 funded this concrete structure in 1989, when sculptor Robert Youngman completed the installation during Purdue University's homecoming celebrations.
Students gather at this central point of the Engineering Mall for social interactions, graduation photographs, and traditional fountain runs during warm days.
The fountain operates from 7 AM to 7 PM between April and October, discharging 588 gallons of water per minute through its central mechanism.
In 2001, engineers added a mirrored steel cylinder to modify the water flow pattern, addressing safety considerations while maintaining the fountain's function.
Location: Indiana
Inception: 1989
GPS coordinates: 40.42860,-86.91380
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:27
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