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Swann Memorial Fountain (The Fountain of Three Rivers)

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Artist: Alexander Stirling Calder
Installation: 1924
Materials: bronze, granite
Council District: 5

Created from a collaborative effort of artist Alexander Stirling Calder (1870-1945) and architect Wilson Eyre Jr. (1858-1944,) Swann Fountain was created as memorial to Dr. Wilson Cary Swann, the founder of the Philadelphia Fountain Society. Three reclining figures circle the center of the fountain and represent Philadelphia's 3 main waterways: the Delaware (a figure of a man) the Schuylkill (figure of a woman) and the Wissahickon (the figure of a girl.) The main water jet shoots up to 50 feet, while surrounding animal sculptures placed around the fountain, frogs, turtles, each shoot water towards the center.

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    Swann Memorial Fountain (The Fountain of Three Rivers)

    N. 19th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
    Logan Square
    Philadelphia, PA

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      06/23/12

      The Fountains of Philadelphia Walking Tour Swann Memorial Fountain (The Fountain of Three Rivers) The Fountains of Philadelphia Walking Tour Presented by Violette de Mazia Foundation at Swann Memorial Fountain (The Fountain of Three Rivers) June 23, 2012 Public fountains have played an integral role in the growth and development of Philadelphia, and although their functions have changed they remain vital to the city’s vibrancy. This walking tour will explore the modes and forms of several of Philadelphia’s iconic public fountains, both old and new, with an eye towards their aesthetic and expressive values. Join us and experience these works as you never have before. Activity level: vigorous.

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    06/23/12

    The Fountains of Philadelphia Walking Tour Swann Memorial Fountain (The Fountain of Three Rivers) The Fountains of Philadelphia Walking Tour Presented by Violette de Mazia Foundation at Swann Memorial Fountain (The Fountain of Three Rivers) June 23, 2012 Public fountains have played an integral role in the growth and development of Philadelphia, and although their functions have changed they remain vital to the city’s vibrancy. This walking tour will explore the modes and forms of several of Philadelphia’s iconic public fountains, both old and new, with an eye towards their aesthetic and expressive values. Join us and experience these works as you never have before. Activity level: vigorous.

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