| Fountain of Time | |
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| Artist | Lorado Taft |
| Year | 1920, dedicated 1922 |
| Type | Concrete |
| Dimensions | 7.3 m × 38.66 m (24 ft × 126 ft 10 in) |
| Location | Washington Park (outdoor), Chicago, Illinois |
Fountain of Time (henceforth The Fountain) is a 126-foot-10-inch (38.66 m) long sculpture by Lorado Taft situated at the western edge of the Midway Plaisance in Washington Park, Chicago.[1][2] This location is in the Washington Park community area on Chicago's South Side. With its 100 figures passing before Father Time, it serves as a monument to the 100 years of peace resulting from the Treaty of Ghent in 1814.[3] The fountain waters began running for the first time in 1920,[4] but it was not dedicated to the city until 1922.[2]
Part of a larger beautification plan for the Midway Plaisance,[3][5] it was the first work of art made of concrete,[6] and used a new type of molded, reinforced material that was claimed to be more durable and cheaper than alternatives.[7] Before the completion of Millennium Park in 2004, it was considered the most important installation in the Chicago Park District.[8][9]
The Fountain had to undergo several restorations due to the elements.[10][6] During the late 1990s and first few years of the 21st century, The Fountain underwent repairs that corrected many of the problems caused by prior restorations.[10][11][6] Despite all the restoration that has been completed, supporters of The Fountain continue to pursue resources for additional lighting, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation has nominated it for further funding.[12]
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