Eli Bates Fountain

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Chicago, United States

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Fountain· Tourist attraction

Eli Bates Fountain Reviews | Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars (2 reviews)

Eli Bates Fountain is located in Chicago, United States. Eli Bates Fountain is rated 4.8 out of 5 in the category fountain in United States.

Address

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Phone

+1 3127427726

Amenities

Good for kids

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Open hours

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James B

The Eli Bates Fountain is composed of a circular granite basin with whimsical bronze birds spewing water from their beaks; half boy-half fish creatures holding large fish that appear to be splashing in the water, and tall bronze reeds and cattails protruding from the center. Architects McKim, Mead, & White designed the circular basin, while Mitchell Granite Company provided stone, and J.L. Mott Ironworks made the nozzles. Augustus Saint-Gaudens and architect Stanford White came to Chicago in the spring of 1887 to personally set the bronze elements. Although the original bronze reeds and cattails were missing for many years, a recent conservation treatment resulted in the recreation these elements.

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Raksha A.G.

The springtime flowers are beautiful it is a nice place to spend time on a sunny day